- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newcastle, CA
Ophir Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ophir Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062256004416
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ophir Steam Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ophir Steam Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ophir Steam Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Newcastle, CA.
School address
District: Loomis Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062256004416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ophir Steam Academy held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.4 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062256004416 · Newcastle, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 20:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Placer Elementary (505 students)
Ophir Steam Academy held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.4 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ophir Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Placer Element
Placer Elementary
505 students
- Loomis Basin C
Loomis Basin Charter
505 students
- H. Clarke Powe
H. Clarke Powers Elementary
495 students
- Loomis Element
Loomis Elementary
438 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
433 students
- This school 200
Ophir Steam Academy
200 students
What this shows Ophir Steam Academy reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ophir Steam Academy compares
Ophir Steam Academy 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,712
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Ophir Steam Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Loomis Union Elementary reports $11,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ophir Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placer Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loomis Basin Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. Clarke Powers Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loomis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ophir Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Newcastle
3 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ophir Steam Academy
How many students attend Ophir Steam Academy?
Ophir Steam Academy has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newcastle, CA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ophir Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ophir Steam Academy is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Ophir Steam Academy?
19.2% of students at Ophir Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ophir Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ophir Steam Academy is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Newcastle, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ophir Steam Academy?
Ophir Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Ophir Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Ophir Steam Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Newcastle, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Loomis Union Elementary?
Besides Ophir Steam Academy, Loomis Union Elementary also operates Placer Elementary (505 students), Loomis Basin Charter (505 students), and H. Clarke Powers Elementary (495 students). See the Loomis Union Elementary district page for the complete list.