- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atascadero, CA
Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060330008624
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fine Arts Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Atascadero · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.8:1
- large classes for California
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fine Arts Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fine Arts Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Atascadero, CA.
School address
District: Atascadero Unified · California
NCES ID 060330008624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Fine Arts Academy grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+20.8%).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 060330008624 · Atascadero, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 29.8:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Atascadero High (1,157 students)
Fine Arts Academy grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+20.8%). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fine Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atascadero Hig
Atascadero High
1,157 students
- Atascadero Mid
Atascadero Middle
845 students
- San Benito Ele 403
San Benito Elementary
403 students
- Monterey Road 382
Monterey Road Elementary
382 students
- Santa Rosa Roa 377
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
377 students
- This school 238
Fine Arts Academy
238 students
What this shows Fine Arts Academy reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fine Arts Academy compares
Fine Arts Academy 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 | 29.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
29.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$14,952
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Fine Arts Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Atascadero Unified reports $14,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atascadero Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Road Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Atascadero
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Benito Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Monterey Road Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Standard public school
377 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
San Gabriel Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 27.7:1 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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atascadero, CA. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy is 29.8:1, which is 39% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fine Arts Academy?
23.0% of students at Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fine Arts Academy is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Atascadero, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Fine Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Atascadero?
By Resource Investment Index, Fine Arts Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Atascadero, 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 Atascadero on the city page.
What other schools are in Atascadero Unified?
Besides Fine Arts Academy, Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero High (1,157 students), Atascadero Middle (845 students), and San Benito Elementary (403 students). See the Atascadero Unified district page for the complete list.