- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 060588000533 · Brea, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 24.7:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Brea Olinda High (1,676 students)
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brea Olinda Hi
Brea Olinda High
1,676 students
- Brea Junior Hi
Brea Junior High
921 students
- Olinda Element 649
Olinda Elementary
649 students
- This school 544
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
544 students
- Mariposa Eleme 504
Mariposa Elementary
504 students
- Brea Country H 498
Brea Country Hills Elementary
498 students
What this shows Falcon Academy of Science and Technology reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falcon Academy of Science and Technology compares
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Brea-Olinda Unified reports $15,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~544 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.