Enrollment
244
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 060164110364 Charter school
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy — San Bernardino, CA
Federal NCES profile for Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy reports 244 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the California average and 52% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 122 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 67.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District spends $20,967 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.3% from local sources (property taxes), 81.9% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 14% in California — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,967
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 122 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 244 Top 20% in California — larger than 80% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.5% +41% vs state
NCES ID 060164110364
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 6.6%
White 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 122:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 67.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District, which includes Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy.
$20,967
Per student
+16%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.3%
State 81.9%
Federal 11.8%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy
How many students attend Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy?
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy has 244 students enrolled. It is a other school in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy?
78.5% of students at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy?
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.