Enrollment
797
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lathrop, CA
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Nextgeneration Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060200113850Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nextgeneration Steam Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.5:1
- large classes for California
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nextgeneration Steam Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nextgeneration Steam Academy ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, CA.
School address
District: Nextgeneration Steam Academy District · California
NCES ID 060200113850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nextgeneration Steam Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Nextgeneration Steam Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Lathrop, California, enrolling 797 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.5:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 33% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 797 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,162, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1328 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nextgeneration Steam Academy District spends $8,283 per pupil, 50% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lathrop's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mossdale Elementary (1,087 students): Nextgeneration Steam Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.5:1 vs 27.9:1).
Nextgeneration Steam Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Nextgeneration Steam 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 Nextgeneration Steam Academy compares
Nextgeneration Steam 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$8,283
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
Asian 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 10.7%
White 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Nextgeneration Steam Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nextgeneration Steam Academy District, which includes Nextgeneration Steam Academy.
$8,283
Per student
-50%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 77.0%
Federal 5.9%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Lathrop
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mossdale Elementary
Standard public school
1,087 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Epic Academy
Standard public school
1,025 students 46.6:1 students per teacher
Lathrop Elementary
Standard public school
1,000 students 27:1 students per teacher
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Standard public school
954 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 26.4:1 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 (~797 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nextgeneration Steam Academy
How many students attend Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy has 797 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lathrop, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nextgeneration Steam Academy is 28.5:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
32.2% of students at Nextgeneration Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nextgeneration Steam Academy is Asian at 45.9% of enrollment, in Lathrop, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nextgeneration Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Lathrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Nextgeneration Steam Academy ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, 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 Lathrop on the city page.
Is Nextgeneration Steam Academy a good school?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more 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 Nextgeneration Steam Academy District?
None; Nextgeneration Steam Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Nextgeneration Steam Academy is its only campus.
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