- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Puente, CA
Fairgrove Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fairgrove Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061632507159
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairgrove Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 19
- elementary schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairgrove Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairgrove Academy ranks #14 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Hacienda La Puente Unified · California
NCES ID 061632507159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Fairgrove Academy held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 061632507159 · La Puente, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 25.8:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Altos High (1,592 students)
Fairgrove Academy held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairgrove Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Altos High
Los Altos High
1,592 students
- Glen a. Wilson
Glen a. Wilson High
1,456 students
- Mesa Robles
Mesa Robles
1,246 students
- Cedarlane Acad
Cedarlane Academy
878 students
- La Puente High
La Puente High
813 students
- This school
Fairgrove Academy
749 students
What this shows Fairgrove Academy reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairgrove Academy compares
Fairgrove Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$17,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 749 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.6%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 3.1%
White 0.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Fairgrove Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hacienda La Puente Unified reports $17,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairgrove Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen a. Wilson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Robles | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarlane Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Puente High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairgrove Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in La Puente
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Don Julian Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Academy
Standard public school
519 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Academy
Standard public school
478 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Rorimer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Yorbita Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairgrove Academy
How many students attend Fairgrove Academy?
Fairgrove Academy has 749 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairgrove Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairgrove Academy is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairgrove Academy?
63.9% of students at Fairgrove Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairgrove Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fairgrove Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairgrove Academy?
Fairgrove Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairgrove Academy rank among elementary schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairgrove Academy ranks #14 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, 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 La Puente on the city page.
What other schools are in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Besides Fairgrove Academy, Hacienda La Puente Unified also operates Los Altos High (1,592 students), Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students), and Mesa Robles (1,246 students). See the Hacienda La Puente Unified district page for the complete list.