- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Oro Grande Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oro Grande Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040428001130
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oro Grande Classical Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Lake Havasu City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oro Grande Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oro Grande Classical Academy ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
School address
District: Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) · Arizona
NCES ID 040428001130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Oro Grande Classical Academy grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 040428001130 · Lake Havasu City, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 22.9:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students)
Oro Grande Classical Academy grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Oro Grande Classical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Havasu Hi
Lake Havasu High School
1,523 students
- Thunderbolt Mi
Thunderbolt Middle School
734 students
- Starline Eleme
Starline Elementary School
629 students
- Smoketree Elem 543
Smoketree Elementary School
543 students
- Jamaica Elemen 424
Jamaica Elementary School
424 students
- This school 367
Oro Grande Classical Academy
367 students
What this shows Oro Grande Classical Academy reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oro Grande Classical Academy compares
Oro Grande Classical Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$8,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Oro Grande Classical Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) reports $8,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oro Grande Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thunderbolt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starline Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoketree Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jamaica Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oro Grande Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Havasu City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Starline Elementary School
Standard public school
629 students 21:1 students per teacher
Jamaica Elementary School
Standard public school
424 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Nautilus Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Havasupai Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Telesis Preparatory
Standard public school
258 students
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
145 students
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oro Grande Classical Academy
How many students attend Oro Grande Classical Academy?
Oro Grande Classical Academy has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Havasu City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oro Grande Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oro Grande Classical Academy is 22.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oro Grande Classical Academy?
33.9% of students at Oro Grande Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oro Grande Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oro Grande Classical Academy is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oro Grande Classical Academy?
Oro Grande Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Oro Grande Classical Academy rank among elementary schools in Lake Havasu City?
By Resource Investment Index, Oro Grande Classical Academy ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Havasu City on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
Besides Oro Grande Classical Academy, Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) also operates Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students), Thunderbolt Middle School (734 students), and Starline Elementary School (629 students). See the Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) district page for the complete list.