- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanger, CA
Hallmark Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hallmark Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063525010074
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hallmark Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for California
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hallmark Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hallmark Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Sanger, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525010074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Hallmark Academy shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-24.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-99 students YoY 063525010074 · Sanger, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 13.7:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger High (2,426 students)
Hallmark Academy shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-24.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hallmark Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger High
Sanger High
2,426 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- Sanger West Hi
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- John S. Wash E 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- Fairmont Eleme 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- This school 287
Hallmark Academy
287 students
What this shows Hallmark Academy reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hallmark Academy compares
Hallmark Academy is a shrinking 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
96.2%
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
$15,780
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.0%
White 16.4%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Hallmark Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hallmark Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Academic Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hallmark Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Sanger
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hallmark Academy
How many students attend Hallmark Academy?
Hallmark Academy has 287 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sanger, CA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallmark Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallmark Academy is 13.7:1, which is 36% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hallmark Academy?
49.5% of students at Hallmark Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hallmark Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hallmark Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Sanger, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hallmark Academy?
Hallmark Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Hallmark Academy rank among schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Hallmark Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Sanger, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Unified?
Besides Hallmark Academy, Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), and Sanger West High (1,438 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.