Enrollment
368
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Edison-Bethune Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060158807958Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #39 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison-Bethune Charter Academy ranks #39 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District · California
NCES ID 060158807958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edison-Bethune Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Fresno, California, enrolling 368 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.7:1, Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is leaner than roughly 85% of California schools and 22% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.5% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 966 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #722, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fresno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harvest Elementary (1,010 students): Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 29.7:1).
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Edison-Bethune Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edison-Bethune Charter Academy compares
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
African American 24.7%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 0.8%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District, which includes Edison-Bethune Charter Academy.
$13,974
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
How many students attend Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
92.5% of students at Edison-Bethune Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison-Bethune Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison-Bethune Charter Academy ranks #39 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fresno on the city page.
Is Edison-Bethune Charter Academy a good school?
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District?
None; Edison-Bethune Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is its only campus.
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