- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morgan Hill, CA
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for P. a. Walsh Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062583003884
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Morgan Hill · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P. a. Walsh Steam Academy ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA.
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
NCES ID 062583003884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 062583003884 · Morgan Hill, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 19.9:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students)
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann Sobrato Hi
Ann Sobrato High
1,511 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High
1,101 students
- Jackson Academ
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
690 students
- Nordstrom Elem
Nordstrom Elementary
645 students
- San Martin Gwi
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
643 students
- This school 359
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy
359 students
What this shows P. a. Walsh Steam Academy reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How P. a. Walsh Steam Academy compares
P. a. Walsh 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$16,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.2%
White 10.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, P. a. Walsh Steam Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Morgan Hill Unified reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How P. a. Walsh Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sobrato High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nordstrom Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P. a. Walsh Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Morgan Hill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
Standard public school
690 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Charter School of Morgan Hill
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Nordstrom Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 23:1 students per teacher
El Toro Health Science Academy
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Standard public school
442 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Barrett Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about P. a. Walsh Steam Academy
How many students attend P. a. Walsh Steam Academy?
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morgan Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at P. a. Walsh Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at P. a. Walsh Steam Academy is 19.9:1, 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 P. a. Walsh Steam Academy?
63.4% of students at P. a. Walsh Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P. a. Walsh Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at P. a. Walsh Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Morgan Hill, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P. a. Walsh Steam Academy?
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does P. a. Walsh Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Morgan Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, P. a. Walsh Steam Academy ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Morgan Hill Unified?
Besides P. a. Walsh Steam Academy, Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students), Live Oak High (1,101 students), and Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students). See the Morgan Hill Unified district page for the complete list.