Enrollment
201
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for King-Chavez Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060168711767Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for California
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy ranks #6 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District · California
NCES ID 060168711767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King-Chavez Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in San Diego, California, enrolling 201 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is leaner than roughly 94% of California schools and 45% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 87.8% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 201 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 413 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #158.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District spends $12,783 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Diego's middle schools, it stands alongside Oak Valley Middle (1,503 students): King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 24.6:1).
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, so King-Chavez Preparatory 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 King-Chavez Preparatory Academy compares
King-Chavez Preparatory 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 45% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.7%
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
$12,783
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District, which includes King-Chavez Preparatory Academy.
$12,783
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 34.2%
Federal 21.7%
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 middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
Standard public school
1,503 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Black Mountain Middle
Standard public school
1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
How many students attend King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy has 201 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is 11.8:1, which is 45% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?
87.8% of students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King-Chavez Preparatory Academy rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy ranks #6 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Diego on the city page.
Is King-Chavez Preparatory Academy a good school?
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District?
None; King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, and King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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