- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imperial Beach, CA
Imperial Beach Charter
Federal NCES profile for Imperial Beach Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063738006320Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imperial Beach Charter earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Imperial Beach · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Imperial Beach Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial Beach Charter ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union · California
NCES ID 063738006320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Imperial Beach Charter held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 063738006320 · Imperial Beach, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
724 enr · 22.6:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students)
Imperial Beach Charter held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Imperial Beach Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nestor Languag
Nestor Language Academy Charter
1,079 students
- This school
Imperial Beach Charter
724 students
- George Nicolof
George Nicoloff Elementary
616 students
- Teofilo Mendoz
Teofilo Mendoza
468 students
- Oneonta Elemen
Oneonta Elementary
434 students
- Howard Pence E 419
Howard Pence Elementary
419 students
What this shows Imperial Beach Charter reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imperial Beach Charter compares
Imperial Beach Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$22,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 16.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Imperial Beach Charter is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South Bay Union reports $22,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imperial Beach Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Language Academy Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Nicoloff Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teofilo Mendoza | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Pence Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imperial Beach Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Imperial Beach
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oneonta Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Bayside Steam Academy
Standard public school
362 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Sbusd Virtual Academy
Standard public school
131 students 21.8:1 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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imperial Beach Charter
How many students attend Imperial Beach Charter?
Imperial Beach Charter has 724 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imperial Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imperial Beach Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Imperial Beach Charter is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imperial Beach Charter?
50.4% of students at Imperial Beach Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imperial Beach Charter?
The largest demographic group at Imperial Beach Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Imperial Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imperial Beach Charter?
Imperial Beach Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imperial Beach Charter rank among elementary schools in Imperial Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial Beach Charter ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bay Union?
Besides Imperial Beach Charter, South Bay Union also operates Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students), George Nicoloff Elementary (616 students), and Teofilo Mendoza (468 students). See the South Bay Union district page for the complete list.