Enrollment
376
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pico Rivera, CA
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061218001373
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Pico Rivera · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Pico Rivera, CA.
School address
District: El Rancho Unified · California
NCES ID 061218001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pico Rivera, California, enrolling 376 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,652 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,571, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pico Rivera's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rivera Elementary (473 students): Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 24.9:1).
El Rancho Unified also operates El Rancho High (1,995 students) and Rivera Middle (544 students) alongside Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences.
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 Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences compares
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$16,802
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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: 0.3 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 97.3%
White 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Rancho Unified, which includes Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences.
$16,802
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 61.8%
Federal 14.0%
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 Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivera Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy @ Burke | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivera Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Pico Rivera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rivera Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Valencia Academy of the Arts
Standard public school
398 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
351 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Birney Tech Academy
Standard public school
344 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Durfee Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 23:1 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 (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences
How many students attend Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences?
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences?
66.8% of students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences?
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences rank among elementary schools in Pico Rivera?
By Resource Investment Index, Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Pico Rivera, 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 Pico Rivera on the city page.
Is Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences a good school?
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 El Rancho Unified?
Besides Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences, El Rancho Unified also operates El Rancho High (1,995 students), Rivera Middle (544 students), and Steam Academy @ Burke (534 students). See the El Rancho Unified district page for the complete list.
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