- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Elsinore, CA
Keith Mccarthy Academy
Federal NCES profile for Keith Mccarthy Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060002712094
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keith Mccarthy Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #1 of 19
- public schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for California
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Keith Mccarthy Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keith Mccarthy Academy ranks #1 of 19 public schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002712094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-123 students YoY
Keith Mccarthy Academy shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-20.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-123 students YoY 060002712094 · Lake Elsinore, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 13.8:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Keith Mccarthy Academy shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-20.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Keith Mccarthy Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- This school 332
Keith Mccarthy Academy
332 students
What this shows Keith Mccarthy Academy reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keith Mccarthy Academy compares
Keith Mccarthy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
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.
Funding equity
$16,068
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 30.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Keith Mccarthy Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keith Mccarthy Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keith Mccarthy Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Keith Mccarthy Academy
How many students attend Keith Mccarthy Academy?
Keith Mccarthy Academy has 332 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 123.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keith Mccarthy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Keith Mccarthy Academy is 13.8:1, which is 36% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Keith Mccarthy Academy?
59.2% of students at Keith Mccarthy Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keith Mccarthy Academy?
The largest demographic group at Keith Mccarthy Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keith Mccarthy Academy?
Keith Mccarthy Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Keith Mccarthy Academy rank among public schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Keith Mccarthy Academy ranks #1 of 19 public schools in Lake Elsinore, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Keith Mccarthy Academy, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.