Enrollment
530
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvine, CA
Irvine International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Irvine International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060255214522Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irvine International Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #30 of 35
- elementary schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.3:1
- large classes for California
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Irvine International Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irvine International Academy ranks #30 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine International Academy District · California
NCES ID 060255214522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irvine International Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irvine International Academy
Irvine International Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Irvine, California, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.3:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 64% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.8% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the California average.
With 530 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,088 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #574.
Its student body is led by Asian (68%) and White (22%) (diversity index 48/100).
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Irvine International Academy District spends $12,909 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Irvine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orchard Hills (1,373 students): Irvine International Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (35.3:1 vs 29.2:1).
Irvine International Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Irvine International Academy 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 Irvine International Academy compares
Irvine International Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
35.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,909
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Asian 68.3%
White 21.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: Asian at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Irvine International Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irvine International Academy District, which includes Irvine International Academy.
$12,909
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.4%
State 8.5%
Federal 8.1%
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 elementary schools in Irvine
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Hills
Standard public school
1,373 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Woodbury Elementary
Standard public school
1,095 students 31.3:1 students per teacher
Beacon Park
Standard public school
1,065 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
1,037 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Village Elementary
Standard public school
1,007 students 28:1 students per teacher
Solis Park
Standard public school
972 students 60.8:1 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 (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~35.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Irvine International Academy
How many students attend Irvine International Academy?
Irvine International Academy has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvine, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irvine International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Irvine International Academy is 35.3:1, which is 64% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 125% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irvine International Academy?
13.8% of students at Irvine International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irvine International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Irvine International Academy is Asian at 68.3% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irvine International Academy?
Irvine International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Irvine International Academy rank among elementary schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Irvine International Academy ranks #30 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
Is Irvine International Academy a good school?
Irvine International Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Irvine International Academy District?
None; Irvine International Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Irvine International Academy is its only campus.
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