Enrollment
1,079
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Nestor Language Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063738006321Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nestor Language Academy Charter earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #171 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nestor Language Academy Charter has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nestor Language Academy Charter ranks #171 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union · California
NCES ID 063738006321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nestor Language Academy Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nestor Language Academy Charter
Nestor Language Academy Charter is a large charter elementary school in San Diego, California, enrolling 1,079 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,079 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 707 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #633, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Diego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Albert Einstein Academies (1,448 students): Nestor Language Academy Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 24.1:1).
South Bay Union also operates Imperial Beach Charter (724 students) and George Nicoloff Elementary (616 students) alongside Nestor Language Academy Charter.
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 Nestor Language Academy Charter compares
Nestor Language Academy Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,079
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$18,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 93.7%
White 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Nestor Language Academy Charter is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Bay Union, which includes Nestor Language Academy Charter.
$18,310
Per student
+11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 55.4%
Federal 16.9%
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 Nestor Language Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Beach Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Nicoloff Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teofilo Mendoza | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Pence Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nestor Language Academy Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in San Diego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Albert Einstein Academies
Standard public school
1,448 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Design 39 Campus
Standard public school
1,216 students 27:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Hills
Standard public school
1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
832 students 21.3:1 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 (~1,079 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nestor Language Academy Charter
How many students attend Nestor Language Academy Charter?
Nestor Language Academy Charter has 1,079 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nestor Language Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Nestor Language Academy Charter is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nestor Language Academy Charter?
43.6% of students at Nestor Language Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nestor Language Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Nestor Language Academy Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nestor Language Academy Charter?
Nestor Language Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Nestor Language Academy Charter rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Nestor Language Academy Charter ranks #171 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
Is Nestor Language Academy Charter a good school?
Nestor Language Academy Charter earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 South Bay Union?
Besides Nestor Language Academy Charter, South Bay Union also operates Imperial Beach Charter (724 students), George Nicoloff Elementary (616 students), and Teofilo Mendoza (468 students). See the South Bay Union district page for the complete list.
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