Enrollment
412
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sacramento, CA
Kit Carson International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kit Carson International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063384005262
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kit Carson International Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 23
- schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kit Carson International Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kit Carson International Academy ranks #8 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384005262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kit Carson International Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kit Carson International Academy
Kit Carson International Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 412 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.3:1, Kit Carson International Academy is leaner than roughly 88% of California schools and 29% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,587 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #167, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 95 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 412 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Sacramento's public schools, it stands alongside Highlands Community Charter (11,713 students): Kit Carson International Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students) and Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students) alongside Kit Carson International Academy.
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 Kit Carson International Academy compares
Kit Carson 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$17,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 19.4%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Kit Carson International Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sacramento City Unified, which includes Kit Carson International Academy.
$17,312
Per student
+5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 53.8%
Federal 19.4%
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.
How Kit Carson International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kit Carson International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Sacramento
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highlands Community Charter
Standard public school
11,713 students
Natomas Charter
Standard public school
1,850 students 21:1 students per teacher
California Innovative Career Academy
Standard public school
1,729 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Fortune
Standard public school
1,698 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Westlake Charter
Standard public school
1,493 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Leroy Greene Academy
Standard public school
755 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~412 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kit Carson International Academy
How many students attend Kit Carson International Academy?
Kit Carson International Academy has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kit Carson International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kit Carson International Academy is 15.3:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% 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 Kit Carson International Academy?
58.6% of students at Kit Carson International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kit Carson International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kit Carson International Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kit Carson International Academy?
Kit Carson International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kit Carson International Academy rank among schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Kit Carson International Academy ranks #8 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sacramento on the city page.
Is Kit Carson International Academy a good school?
Kit Carson International Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also more 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 Sacramento City Unified?
Besides Kit Carson International Academy, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.
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