- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paradise, CA
Paradise Elearning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Elearning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062982012676
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Elearning Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Paradise · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for California
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Elearning Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Elearning Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Paradise, CA.
School address
District: Paradise Unified · California
NCES ID 062982012676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Paradise Elearning Academy shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-32.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.6 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 062982012676 · Paradise, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 11:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise Ridge Elementary (496 students)
Paradise Elearning Academy shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-32.4%). Teacher FTE lost 4.6 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paradise Elearning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paradise Ridge
Paradise Ridge Elementary
496 students
- Paradise Senio
Paradise Senior High
495 students
- Cedarwood Elem
Cedarwood Elementary
271 students
- Paradise Junio 197
Paradise Junior High
197 students
- Pine Ridge 179
Pine Ridge
179 students
- This school 44
Paradise Elearning Academy
44 students
What this shows Paradise Elearning Academy reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Elearning Academy compares
Paradise Elearning Academy is a shrinking 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$23,418
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 22 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Paradise Elearning Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Paradise Unified reports $23,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Elearning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Ridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Elearning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Paradise
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Elearning Academy
How many students attend Paradise Elearning Academy?
Paradise Elearning Academy has 44 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paradise, CA. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Elearning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Elearning Academy is 11:1, which is 49% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% lower 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 Paradise Elearning Academy?
64.7% of students at Paradise Elearning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Elearning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Elearning Academy is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Paradise, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Elearning Academy?
Paradise Elearning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paradise Elearning Academy rank among public schools in Paradise?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Elearning Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Paradise, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paradise on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Unified?
Besides Paradise Elearning Academy, Paradise Unified also operates Paradise Ridge Elementary (496 students), Paradise Senior High (495 students), and Cedarwood Elementary (271 students). See the Paradise Unified district page for the complete list.