Enrollment
169
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altadena, CA
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pasadena Rosebud Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060200711918Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasadena Rosebud Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Altadena · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasadena Rosebud Academy has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena Rosebud Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Altadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Rosebud Academy District · California
NCES ID 060200711918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pasadena Rosebud Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Altadena, California, enrolling 169 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 169 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 455 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #372, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Altadena's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Elementary (658 students): Pasadena Rosebud Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 26.3:1).
Pasadena Rosebud Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Pasadena Rosebud 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 Pasadena Rosebud Academy compares
Pasadena Rosebud 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$13,702
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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
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
African American 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 16.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Pasadena Rosebud Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasadena Rosebud Academy District, which includes Pasadena Rosebud Academy.
$13,702
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 49.3%
Federal 1.0%
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 Altadena
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Altadena Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 31:1 students per teacher
Odyssey Charter
Standard public school
463 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocs - South
Standard public school
392 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Aveson School of Leaders
Standard public school
279 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Alma Fuerte Public
Standard public school
227 students 28.4:1 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 (~169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pasadena Rosebud Academy
How many students attend Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy has 169 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altadena, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Rosebud Academy is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
61.8% of students at Pasadena Rosebud Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pasadena Rosebud Academy is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Altadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Pasadena Rosebud Academy rank among elementary schools in Altadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena Rosebud Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Altadena, 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 Altadena on the city page.
Is Pasadena Rosebud Academy a good school?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Pasadena Rosebud Academy District?
None; Pasadena Rosebud Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Pasadena Rosebud Academy is its only campus.
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