Enrollment
208
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marysville, CA
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Paragon Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060205512661Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paragon Collegiate Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Paragon Collegiate Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paragon Collegiate Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Marysville, CA.
School address
District: Paragon Collegiate Academy District · California
NCES ID 060205512661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paragon Collegiate Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paragon Collegiate Academy
Paragon Collegiate Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Marysville, California, enrolling 208 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 462 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #279.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (40%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marysville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kynoch Elementary (678 students): Paragon Collegiate Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 22.6:1).
Paragon Collegiate Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Paragon Collegiate Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Paragon Collegiate Academy compares
Paragon Collegiate 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$14,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 44.2%
White 40.4%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Paragon Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paragon Collegiate Academy District, which includes Paragon Collegiate Academy.
$14,579
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.9%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Marysville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kynoch Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Linda Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Edgewater Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Covillaud Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Loma Rica Elementary
Standard public school
115 students 23:1 students per teacher
Cordua Elementary
Standard public school
77 students 19.3:1 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 (~208 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paragon Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Paragon Collegiate Academy?
Paragon Collegiate Academy has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marysville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paragon Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Paragon Collegiate Academy is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Paragon Collegiate Academy?
46.8% of students at Paragon Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paragon Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Paragon Collegiate Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Marysville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paragon Collegiate Academy?
Paragon Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Paragon Collegiate Academy rank among elementary schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Paragon Collegiate Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Marysville, 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 Marysville on the city page.
Is Paragon Collegiate Academy a good school?
Paragon Collegiate Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. 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 Paragon Collegiate Academy District?
None; Paragon Collegiate Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Paragon Collegiate Academy is its only campus.
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