Enrollment
716
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayward, CA
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology
Federal NCES profile for Impact Academy of Arts & Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060164711849Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Impact Academy of Arts & Technology ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060164711849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Impact Academy of Arts & Technology compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hayward, California, enrolling 716 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,351 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,328, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 716 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District spends $8,449 per pupil, 49% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hayward's public schools, it stands alongside Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori (643 students): Impact Academy of Arts & Technology is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.6:1 vs 26.8:1).
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District is a single-school charter district, so Impact Academy of Arts & Technology operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Impact Academy of Arts & Technology compares
Impact Academy of Arts & 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$8,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 716 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 62.8%
Two or More 14.4%
Asian 12.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
White 3.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Impact Academy of Arts & Technology is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District, which includes Impact Academy of Arts & Technology.
$8,449
Per student
-49%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 63.9%
Federal 5.2%
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.
Similar other schools in Hayward
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Impact Academy of Arts & Technology
How many students attend Impact Academy of Arts & Technology?
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology has 716 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayward, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology?
51.0% of students at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Impact Academy of Arts & Technology?
The largest demographic group at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Impact Academy of Arts & Technology?
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Impact Academy of Arts & Technology rank among schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Impact Academy of Arts & Technology ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hayward, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hayward on the city page.
Is Impact Academy of Arts & Technology a good school?
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District?
None; Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District is a single-school charter district, and Impact Academy of Arts & Technology is its only campus.
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