Enrollment
359
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How P. a. Walsh Steam Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at P. a. Walsh Steam Academy
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Morgan Hill, California, enrolling 359 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 359 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,500 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,167, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Morgan Hill Unified spends $13,208 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Morgan Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students): P. a. Walsh Steam Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 28.8:1).
Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students) and Live Oak High (1,101 students) alongside P. a. Walsh Steam Academy.
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 P. a. Walsh Steam Academy compares
P. a. Walsh Steam 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,208
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.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan Hill Unified, which includes P. a. Walsh Steam Academy.
$13,208
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 35.2%
Federal 8.6%
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.
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
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~359 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is P. a. Walsh Steam Academy a good school?
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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