Enrollment
740
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange, CA
Orange County Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Orange County Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060253514484Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange County Classical Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.6:1
- large classes for California
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange County Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange County Classical Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange County Classical Academy District · California
NCES ID 060253514484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orange County Classical Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orange County Classical Academy
Orange County Classical Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Orange, California, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.6:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 38% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.8% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the California average.
Enrollment of 740 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 980 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #100, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Orange County Classical Academy District spends $11,376 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Orange's public schools, it stands alongside Ousd Edge Virtual Academy (229 students): Orange County Classical Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.6:1 vs 25.4:1).
Orange County Classical Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Orange County Classical 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 Orange County Classical Academy compares
Orange County Classical 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 | 29.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,376
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.
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 39.3%
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Orange County Classical Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange County Classical Academy District, which includes Orange County Classical Academy.
$11,376
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 22.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 other schools in Orange
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~740 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Orange County Classical Academy
How many students attend Orange County Classical Academy?
Orange County Classical Academy has 740 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange County Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange County Classical Academy is 29.6:1, which is 38% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange County Classical Academy?
13.8% of students at Orange County Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange County Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Orange County Classical Academy is Asian at 39.3% of enrollment, in Orange, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange County Classical Academy?
Orange County Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Orange County Classical Academy rank among schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange County Classical Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Orange, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orange on the city page.
Is Orange County Classical Academy a good school?
Orange County Classical Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Orange County Classical Academy District?
None; Orange County Classical Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Orange County Classical Academy is its only campus.
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