Enrollment
116
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Lake Tahoe, CA
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Elevated Digital Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062064014516
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elevated Digital Learning Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in South Lake Tahoe · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elevated Digital Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elevated Digital Learning Academy ranks #6 of 9 public schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
School address
District: Lake Tahoe Unified · California
NCES ID 062064014516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elevated Digital Learning Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Elevated Digital Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in South Lake Tahoe, California, enrolling 116 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.6:1, Elevated Digital Learning Academy is leaner than roughly 85% of California schools and 23% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 116 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #224, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Lake Tahoe's public schools, it stands alongside Blue Ridge (12 students): Elevated Digital Learning Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 12:1).
Lake Tahoe Unified also operates South Tahoe High (1,076 students) and South Tahoe Middle (716 students) alongside Elevated Digital Learning Academy.
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 Elevated Digital Learning Academy compares
Elevated Digital Learning 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% 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
39.7%
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
$14,850
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Elevated Digital Learning Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Tahoe Unified, which includes Elevated Digital Learning Academy.
$14,850
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 42.1%
Federal 9.6%
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.
How Elevated Digital Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tahoe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Tahoe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bijou Community | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra House Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tahoe Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elevated Digital Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in South Lake Tahoe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~116 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elevated Digital Learning Academy
How many students attend Elevated Digital Learning Academy?
Elevated Digital Learning Academy has 116 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elevated Digital Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Elevated Digital Learning Academy is 16.6:1, which is 23% 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 Elevated Digital Learning Academy?
46.4% of students at Elevated Digital Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elevated Digital Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Elevated Digital Learning Academy is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elevated Digital Learning Academy?
Elevated Digital Learning 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 Elevated Digital Learning Academy rank among public schools in South Lake Tahoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Elevated Digital Learning Academy ranks #6 of 9 public schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Lake Tahoe on the city page.
Is Elevated Digital Learning Academy a good school?
Elevated Digital Learning 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 Lake Tahoe Unified?
Besides Elevated Digital Learning Academy, Lake Tahoe Unified also operates South Tahoe High (1,076 students), South Tahoe Middle (716 students), and Bijou Community (422 students). See the Lake Tahoe Unified district page for the complete list.
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