- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Porterville, CA
Porterville Military Academy
Federal NCES profile for Porterville Military Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060006414357Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porterville Military Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Porterville Military Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porterville Military Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006414357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Porterville Military Academy held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060006414357 · Porterville, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
255 enr · 18.2:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
Porterville Military Academy held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Porterville Military Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- Monache High
Monache High
1,855 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- Santa Fe Eleme 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- Pioneer Middle 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- This school 255
Porterville Military Academy
255 students
What this shows Porterville Military Academy reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porterville Military Academy compares
Porterville Military Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
White 17.3%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Porterville Military Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porterville Military Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monache High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porterville Military Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar other schools in Porterville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Summit Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,423 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Monarch River Academy
Standard public school
1,338 students 39.4:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Charter
Standard public school
504 students 33.6:1 students per teacher
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Porterville Military Academy
How many students attend Porterville Military Academy?
Porterville Military Academy has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porterville Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Porterville Military Academy is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Porterville Military Academy?
81.9% of students at Porterville Military Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porterville Military Academy?
The largest demographic group at Porterville Military Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porterville Military Academy?
Porterville Military Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Porterville Military Academy rank among schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Porterville Military Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Porterville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides Porterville Military Academy, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Monache High (1,855 students), and Granite Hills High (1,206 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.