- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pico Rivera, CA
North Park Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for North Park Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061218001376
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Park Academy of the Arts earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Pico Rivera · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Park Academy of the Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Academy of the Arts ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pico Rivera, CA.
School address
District: El Rancho Unified · California
NCES ID 061218001376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
North Park Academy of the Arts grew from 499 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 061218001376 · Pico Rivera, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 19.7:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: El Rancho High (1,995 students)
North Park Academy of the Arts grew from 499 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Park Academy of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Rancho High
El Rancho High
1,995 students
- Rivera Middle 544
Rivera Middle
544 students
- Steam Academy 534
Steam Academy @ Burke
534 students
- This school 512
North Park Academy of the Arts
512 students
- Rivera Element 473
Rivera Elementary
473 students
- Valencia Acade 398
Valencia Academy of the Arts
398 students
What this shows North Park Academy of the Arts reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Park Academy of the Arts compares
North Park Academy of the Arts is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$18,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.1%
Asian 2.0%
White 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, North Park Academy of the Arts is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Rancho Unified reports $18,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Park Academy of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivera Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy @ Burke | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivera Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia Academy of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Park Academy of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools in Pico Rivera
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Park Academy of the Arts
How many students attend North Park Academy of the Arts?
North Park Academy of the Arts has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pico Rivera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park Academy of the Arts is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Park Academy of the Arts?
72.3% of students at North Park Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Park Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at North Park Academy of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Park Academy of the Arts?
North Park Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 North Park Academy of the Arts rank among middle schools in Pico Rivera?
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Academy of the Arts ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Pico Rivera on the city page.
What other schools are in El Rancho Unified?
Besides North Park Academy of the Arts, 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.