- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morgan Hill, CA
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Valley Engineering Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062583003882
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Morgan Hill · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA.
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
NCES ID 062583003882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 062583003882 · Morgan Hill, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 27.6:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students)
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paradise Valley Engineering 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 442
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
442 students
What this shows Paradise Valley Engineering Academy reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Valley Engineering Academy compares
Paradise Valley Engineering 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.3%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Two or More 16.7%
Asian 7.9%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Paradise Valley Engineering Academy is more 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 Paradise Valley Engineering Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sobrato High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nordstrom Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Valley Engineering 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
Barrett Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 22:1 students per teacher
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy
Standard public school
359 students 19.9:1 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
How many students attend Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morgan Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Valley Engineering Academy is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
25.5% of students at Paradise Valley Engineering Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Valley Engineering Academy is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Morgan Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Paradise Valley Engineering Academy rank among elementary schools in Morgan Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks #4 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 Paradise Valley Engineering 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.