Enrollment
544
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brea, CA
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Academy of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060588000533
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Brea · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Academy of Science and Technology ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, CA.
School address
District: Brea-Olinda Unified · California
NCES ID 060588000533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falcon Academy of Science and Technology compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brea, California, enrolling 544 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.0% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the California average.
With 544 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #675.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and Asian (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Brea's elementary schools, it stands alongside Olinda Elementary (649 students): Falcon Academy of Science and Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 24:1).
Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Olinda High (1,676 students) and Brea Junior High (921 students) alongside Falcon Academy of Science and Technology.
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 Falcon Academy of Science and Technology compares
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,114
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.4 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 36.4%
Asian 35.1%
White 16.7%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Falcon Academy of Science and Technology is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brea-Olinda Unified, which includes Falcon Academy of Science and Technology.
$14,114
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 25.3%
Federal 6.6%
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 Falcon Academy of Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Olinda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brea Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olinda Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mariposa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brea Country Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Academy of Science and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Brea
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olinda Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mariposa Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Brea Country Hills Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Arovista Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Standard public school
434 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Bousd Online Academy
Standard public school
13 students 4.3:1 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 (~544 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
How many students attend Falcon Academy of Science and Technology?
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brea, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Academy of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Academy of Science and Technology is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falcon Academy of Science and Technology?
19.0% of students at Falcon Academy of Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Academy of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Academy of Science and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment, in Brea, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Academy of Science and Technology?
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Falcon Academy of Science and Technology rank among elementary schools in Brea?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Academy of Science and Technology ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, 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 Brea on the city page.
Is Falcon Academy of Science and Technology a good school?
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Brea-Olinda Unified?
Besides Falcon Academy of Science and Technology, Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Olinda High (1,676 students), Brea Junior High (921 students), and Olinda Elementary (649 students). See the Brea-Olinda Unified district page for the complete list.
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