Enrollment
244
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Bernardino, CA
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060164110364Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy ranks #3 of 11 schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060164110364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% 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
What stands out at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in San Bernardino, California, enrolling 244 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 244 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 805 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #288.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 122 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District spends $20,617 per pupil, 25% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among San Bernardino's public schools, it stands alongside San Bernardino County Special Education (1,860 students): Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 12.9:1).
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Provisional Accelerated Learning 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 Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy compares
Provisional Accelerated Learning 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$20,617
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District, which includes Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy.
$20,617
Per student
+25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar other schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
San Bernardino County Special Education
Special-education school
1,860 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Norton Science and Language Academy
Standard public school
1,249 students 24:1 students per teacher
Options for Youth-San Bernardino
Standard public school
1,168 students 41.7:1 students per teacher
Public Safety Academy
Standard public school
396 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Community School/Independent Alternative Education
Alternative education program
394 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
346 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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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 public 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 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy rank among schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy ranks #3 of 11 schools in San Bernardino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Bernardino on the city page.
Is Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy a good school?
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District?
None; Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy is its only campus.
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