- Enrollment
- 3,460
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaumont, CA
Palm Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Palm Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060429000388
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Innovation Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.4:1
- large classes for California
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Innovation Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Innovation Academy ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Beaumont, CA.
School address
District: Beaumont Unified · California
NCES ID 060429000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Palm Innovation Academy grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 060429000388 · Beaumont, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 31.4:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students)
Palm Innovation Academy grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palm Innovation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaumont Senio
Beaumont Senior High
3,460 students
- San Gorgonio M 1,253
San Gorgonio Middle
1,253 students
- Summerwind Tra 1,107
Summerwind Trails
1,107 students
- Mountain View 978
Mountain View Middle
978 students
- Starlight Elem 872
Starlight Elementary
872 students
- This school 565
Palm Innovation Academy
565 students
What this shows Palm Innovation Academy reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Innovation Academy compares
Palm Innovation Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
31.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$15,430
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 + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
White 10.1%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Palm Innovation Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Beaumont Unified reports $15,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palm Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summerwind Trails | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starlight Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaumont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Starlight Elementary
Standard public school
872 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Tournament Hills Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Three Rings Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Sundance Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Anna Hause Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 25.2:1 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Innovation Academy
How many students attend Palm Innovation Academy?
Palm Innovation Academy has 565 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaumont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Innovation Academy is 31.4:1, which is 46% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 100% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Innovation Academy?
76.0% of students at Palm Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Palm Innovation Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Beaumont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Innovation Academy?
Palm Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Palm Innovation Academy rank among elementary schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Innovation Academy ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Unified?
Besides Palm Innovation Academy, Beaumont Unified also operates Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students), San Gorgonio Middle (1,253 students), and Summerwind Trails (1,107 students). See the Beaumont Unified district page for the complete list.