- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Littlerock, CA
Keppel Academy
Federal NCES profile for Keppel Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061944002331
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keppel Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Littlerock · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.1:1
- large classes for California
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Keppel Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keppel Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Littlerock, CA.
School address
District: Keppel Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061944002331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Keppel Academy held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.2 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 061944002331 · Littlerock, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 29.1:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Daisy Gibson Elementary (714 students)
Keppel Academy held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.2 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Keppel Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daisy Gibson E
Daisy Gibson Elementary
714 students
- Alpine Element
Alpine Elementary
591 students
- Lake Los Angel
Lake Los Angeles Elementary
533 students
- Pearblossom El
Pearblossom Elementary
435 students
- Antelope Eleme
Antelope Elementary
286 students
- This school 233
Keppel Academy
233 students
What this shows Keppel Academy reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keppel Academy compares
Keppel Academy 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 | 29.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
29.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$18,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keppel Union Elementary reports $18,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keppel Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Gibson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpine Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Los Angeles Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearblossom Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Antelope Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keppel Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Littlerock
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keppel Academy
How many students attend Keppel Academy?
Keppel Academy has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Littlerock, CA. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keppel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Keppel Academy is 29.1:1, which is 35% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keppel Academy?
60.9% of students at Keppel Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keppel Academy?
Keppel Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Keppel Academy rank among elementary schools in Littlerock?
By Resource Investment Index, Keppel Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Littlerock, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Keppel Union Elementary?
Besides Keppel Academy, Keppel Union Elementary also operates Daisy Gibson Elementary (714 students), Alpine Elementary (591 students), and Lake Los Angeles Elementary (533 students). See the Keppel Union Elementary district page for the complete list.