Enrollment
201
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manteca, CA
Manteca Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Manteca Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062361014647
👥 S:T ratio 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manteca Online Academy earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 14
- elementary schools in Manteca · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Manteca Online Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manteca Online Academy ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Manteca, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361014647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manteca Online Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manteca Online Academy
Manteca Online Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Manteca, California, enrolling 201 students.
At 22.3:1, 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 54.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 201 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 475 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #455, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
The surrounding Manteca Unified spends $12,941 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Manteca's elementary schools, it stands alongside Veritas Elementary (1,266 students): Manteca Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.3:1 vs 34.2:1).
Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students) and Sierra High (1,670 students) alongside Manteca Online 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 Manteca Online Academy compares
Manteca Online 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 2% | 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
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,941
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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manteca Unified, which includes Manteca Online Academy.
$12,941
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 59.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 Manteca Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manteca Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Manteca
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Veritas Elementary
Standard public school
1,266 students 34.2:1 students per teacher
Nile Garden Elementary
Standard public school
1,221 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
George Mcparland Elementary
Standard public school
1,195 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Walter Woodward Elementary
Standard public school
1,056 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Stella Brockman Elementary
Standard public school
833 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 26.3:1 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 (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Manteca Online Academy
How many students attend Manteca Online Academy?
Manteca Online Academy has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manteca, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manteca Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manteca Online Academy is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manteca Online Academy?
54.2% of students at Manteca Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manteca Online Academy?
Manteca Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Manteca Online Academy rank among elementary schools in Manteca?
By Resource Investment Index, Manteca Online Academy ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Manteca, 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 Manteca on the city page.
Is Manteca Online Academy a good school?
Manteca Online Academy earns 11/100 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 Manteca Unified?
Besides Manteca Online Academy, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), Sierra High (1,670 students), and East Union High (1,524 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.
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