- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Kit Carson International Academy shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 063384005262 · Sacramento, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 15.3:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
Kit Carson International Academy shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kit Carson International Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school 412
Kit Carson International Academy
412 students
What this shows Kit Carson International Academy reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kit Carson International Academy compares
Kit Carson International 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), down 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.