- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jurupa Valley, CA
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Avenue Academy of Music, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061926002316
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 18
- elementary schools in Jurupa Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Avenue Academy of Music ranks #5 of 18 elementary schools in Jurupa Valley, CA.
School address
District: Jurupa Unified · California
NCES ID 061926002316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 061926002316 · Jurupa Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 23.5:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Patriot High (2,399 students)
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patriot High
Patriot High
2,399 students
- Jurupa Valley
Jurupa Valley High
1,693 students
- Rubidoux High
Rubidoux High
1,259 students
- Del Sol Academ
Del Sol Academy
1,213 students
- Jurupa Middle
Jurupa Middle
1,105 students
- This school 352
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music
352 students
What this shows Pacific Avenue Academy of Music reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Avenue Academy of Music compares
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$19,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
White 8.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Pacific Avenue Academy of Music is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jurupa Unified reports $19,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific Avenue Academy of Music Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rubidoux High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Sol Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Avenue Academy of Music's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Jurupa Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Del Sol Academy
Standard public school
1,213 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Louis Vandermolen Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
959 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Sunnyslope Elementary
Standard public school
819 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Pedley Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Camino Real Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
West Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Avenue Academy of Music
How many students attend Pacific Avenue Academy of Music?
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jurupa Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Avenue Academy of Music?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Avenue Academy of Music is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacific Avenue Academy of Music?
72.6% of students at Pacific Avenue Academy of Music are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Avenue Academy of Music?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Avenue Academy of Music is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Jurupa Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Avenue Academy of Music?
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Pacific Avenue Academy of Music rank among elementary schools in Jurupa Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Avenue Academy of Music ranks #5 of 18 elementary schools in Jurupa Valley, 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 Jurupa Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Jurupa Unified?
Besides Pacific Avenue Academy of Music, Jurupa Unified also operates Patriot High (2,399 students), Jurupa Valley High (1,693 students), and Rubidoux High (1,259 students). See the Jurupa Unified district page for the complete list.