- Enrollment
- 2,331
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Cajon, CA
Elite Academy
Federal NCES profile for Elite Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061623010628
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elite Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for California
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elite Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elite Academy ranks #7 of 9 high schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Grossmont Union High · California
NCES ID 061623010628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Elite Academy shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.2 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 061623010628 · El Cajon, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 8.5:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite Hills High (2,331 students)
Elite Academy shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 4.2 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elite Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
2,331 students
- Grossmont High
Grossmont High
2,172 students
- El Capitan Hig
El Capitan High
1,810 students
- Valhalla High
Valhalla High
1,728 students
- El Cajon Valle
El Cajon Valley High
1,701 students
- This school 34
Elite Academy
34 students
What this shows Elite Academy reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elite Academy compares
Elite Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 60% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.3%
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
$18,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Elite Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Grossmont Union High reports $18,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elite Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grossmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Capitan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valhalla High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Cajon Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elite Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in El Cajon
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Granite Hills High
Standard public school
2,331 students 24:1 students per teacher
Valhalla High
Standard public school
1,728 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
El Cajon Valley High
Standard public school
1,701 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Idea Center
Alternative education program
127 students 7.9:1 students per teacher
Merit Academy
Special-education school
68 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Chaparral High
Alternative education program
45 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elite Academy
How many students attend Elite Academy?
Elite Academy has 34 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Cajon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elite Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Elite Academy is 8.5:1, which is 60% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% lower 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 Elite Academy?
15.9% of students at Elite Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elite Academy?
The largest demographic group at Elite Academy is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elite Academy?
Elite Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elite Academy rank among high schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Elite Academy ranks #7 of 9 high schools in El Cajon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Cajon on the city page.
What other schools are in Grossmont Union High?
Besides Elite Academy, Grossmont Union High also operates Granite Hills High (2,331 students), Grossmont High (2,172 students), and El Capitan High (1,810 students). See the Grossmont Union High district page for the complete list.