- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santee, CA
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue
Federal NCES profile for Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063588006143
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Santee · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063588006143 · Santee, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 24.9:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Seco Elementary (913 students)
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Seco Eleme
Rio Seco Elementary
913 students
- Cajon Park Ele
Cajon Park Elementary
830 students
- Carlton Oaks E
Carlton Oaks Elementary
823 students
- Hill Creek Ele
Hill Creek Elementary
695 students
- Pepper Drive E
Pepper Drive Elementary
661 students
- This school
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue
548 students
What this shows Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue compares
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$14,532
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 37.6%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 8.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santee reports $14,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Seco Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cajon Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pepper Drive Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Santee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rio Seco Elementary
Standard public school
913 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Cajon Park Elementary
Standard public school
830 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Carlton Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Hill Creek Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 24:1 students per teacher
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Carlton Hills Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 23.1:1 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue
How many students attend Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue?
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue?
42.7% of students at Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue?
The largest demographic group at Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Santee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue?
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue rank among elementary schools in Santee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, 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 Santee on the city page.
What other schools are in Santee?
Besides Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue, Santee also operates Rio Seco Elementary (913 students), Cajon Park Elementary (830 students), and Carlton Oaks Elementary (823 students). See the Santee district page for the complete list.