- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duarte, CA
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)
Federal NCES profile for Maxwell Academy (Pk-8), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061152001285
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Duarte · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Duarte, CA.
School address
District: Duarte Unified · California
NCES ID 061152001285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 061152001285 · Duarte, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 22.9:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) (848 students)
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal Oaks Ste
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)
848 students
- Duarte High
Duarte High
756 students
- This school
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)
504 students
- Beardslee Dual
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
470 students
- Valley View Ac 317
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6)
317 students
- Mt. Olive Inno 54
Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High
54 students
What this shows Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) compares
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$18,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.4%
White 3.6%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duarte Unified reports $18,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duarte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Duarte
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)
How many students attend Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)?
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duarte, CA. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)?
68.0% of students at Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)?
The largest demographic group at Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Duarte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)?
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) rank among elementary schools in Duarte?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Duarte, 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 Duarte on the city page.
What other schools are in Duarte Unified?
Besides Maxwell Academy (Pk-8), Duarte Unified also operates Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) (848 students), Duarte High (756 students), and Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) (470 students). See the Duarte Unified district page for the complete list.