Enrollment
361
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
Kinetic Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kinetic Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060221014050Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinetic Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #5 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinetic Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinetic Academy ranks #5 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Kinetic Academy District · California
NCES ID 060221014050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kinetic Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kinetic Academy
Kinetic Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Huntington Beach, California, enrolling 361 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 361 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 863 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 64/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kinetic Academy District spends $11,309 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Huntington Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harbour View Elementary (677 students): Kinetic Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 30.8:1).
Kinetic Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Kinetic 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 Kinetic Academy compares
Kinetic 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$11,309
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 9.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Kinetic Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kinetic Academy District, which includes Kinetic Academy.
$11,309
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 27.2%
Federal 3.4%
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 Huntington Beach
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harbour View Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Circle View Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Hope View Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Newland (William T.) Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 22.4:1 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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kinetic Academy
How many students attend Kinetic Academy?
Kinetic Academy has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinetic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinetic Academy is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher 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 Kinetic Academy?
25.7% of students at Kinetic Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinetic Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kinetic Academy is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinetic Academy?
Kinetic Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Kinetic Academy rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinetic Academy ranks #5 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington 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 Huntington Beach on the city page.
Is Kinetic Academy a good school?
Kinetic Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Kinetic Academy District?
None; Kinetic Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Kinetic Academy is its only campus.
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