Enrollment
210
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pacoima, CA
Puc Inspire Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Puc Inspire Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060208213750Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puc Inspire Charter Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Pacoima · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Puc Inspire Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puc Inspire Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pacoima, CA.
School address
District: Puc Inspire Charter Academy District · California
NCES ID 060208213750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Puc Inspire Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Puc Inspire Charter Academy
Puc Inspire Charter Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Pacoima, California, enrolling 210 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Puc Inspire Charter Academy District spends $20,111 per pupil, 22% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pacoima's middle schools, it stands alongside Pacoima Middle (823 students): Puc Inspire Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Puc Inspire Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Puc Inspire Charter 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 Puc Inspire Charter Academy compares
Puc Inspire Charter 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$20,111
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 97.6%
African American 1.0%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Puc Inspire Charter Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Puc Inspire Charter Academy District, which includes Puc Inspire Charter Academy.
$20,111
Per student
+22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 48.6%
Federal 27.1%
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 middle schools in Pacoima
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Puc Inspire Charter Academy
How many students attend Puc Inspire Charter Academy?
Puc Inspire Charter Academy has 210 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pacoima, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puc Inspire Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Puc Inspire Charter Academy is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Puc Inspire Charter Academy?
91.3% of students at Puc Inspire Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puc Inspire Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Puc Inspire Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment, in Pacoima, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puc Inspire Charter Academy?
Puc Inspire Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Puc Inspire Charter Academy rank among middle schools in Pacoima?
By Resource Investment Index, Puc Inspire Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pacoima, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pacoima on the city page.
Is Puc Inspire Charter Academy a good school?
Puc Inspire Charter Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Puc Inspire Charter Academy District?
None; Puc Inspire Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Puc Inspire Charter Academy is its only campus.
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