Enrollment
514
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upland, CA
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001609090
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Upland, California, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,627 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #843.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Upland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students): Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.4:1 vs 24.8:1).
Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students) and Pioneer Junior High (771 students) alongside Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation.
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 Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation compares
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$14,699
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 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 65.6%
White 16.1%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upland Unified, which includes Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation.
$14,699
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 59.5%
Federal 10.2%
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 Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pepper Tree Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upland Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Upland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pepper Tree Elementary
Standard public school
719 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Baldy View Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Valencia Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Citrus Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 21.5:1 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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
How many students attend Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
53.9% of students at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Upland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation rank among elementary schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, 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 Upland on the city page.
Is Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation a good school?
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Upland Unified?
Besides Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation, Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students), Pioneer Junior High (771 students), and Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students). See the Upland Unified district page for the complete list.
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