- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, CA
Public Safety Academy
Federal NCES profile for Public Safety Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061336013081
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Public Safety Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Public Safety Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Public Safety Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336013081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Public Safety Academy held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 061336013081 · Fairfield, CA Other · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 25.7:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students)
Public Safety Academy held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Public Safety Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angelo Rodrigu
Angelo Rodriguez High
2,111 students
- Armijo High
Armijo High
1,844 students
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High
1,605 students
- Grange Middle
Grange Middle
944 students
- Green Valley M
Green Valley Middle
903 students
- This school 745
Public Safety Academy
745 students
What this shows Public Safety Academy reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Public Safety Academy compares
Public Safety 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,652
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 745 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
Asian 21.4%
White 16.8%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Public Safety Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Fairfield-Suisun Unified reports $14,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Public Safety Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Public Safety Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Public Safety Academy
How many students attend Public Safety Academy?
Public Safety Academy has 745 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Public Safety Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Public Safety Academy is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Public Safety Academy?
31.5% of students at Public Safety Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Public Safety Academy?
The largest demographic group at Public Safety Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Public Safety Academy?
Public Safety Academy 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 Public Safety Academy rank among schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Public Safety Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Fairfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides Public Safety Academy, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.