Enrollment
505
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hesperia, CA
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060168612333Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 16
- elementary schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 16 elementary schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060168612333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Hesperia, California, enrolling 505 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,753 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #749.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District spends $12,256 per pupil, 26% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hesperia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mission Crest Elementary (989 students): Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 28.3:1).
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Laverne Elementary 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 Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy compares
Laverne Elementary 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$12,256
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 85.5%
White 8.3%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District, which includes Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy.
$12,256
Per student
-26%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.9%
State 89.0%
Federal 4.2%
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 Hesperia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mission Crest Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology
Standard public school
912 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Lime Street Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Mesquite Trails Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 23.5:1 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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hesperia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
57.8% of students at Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 16 elementary schools in Hesperia, 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 Hesperia on the city page.
Is Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy a good school?
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District?
None; Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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