- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escondido, CA
Quantum Academy
Federal NCES profile for Quantum Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061288013863
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quantum Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 23
- elementary schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Quantum Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quantum Academy ranks #2 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288013863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Quantum Academy shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061288013863 · Escondido, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 17:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Valley Middle (923 students)
Quantum Academy shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Quantum Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bear Valley Mi
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- Mission Middle
Mission Middle
855 students
- Del Dios Acade
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- Rincon Middle
Rincon Middle
772 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- This school 289
Quantum Academy
289 students
What this shows Quantum Academy reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quantum Academy compares
Quantum Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$19,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 26.4%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Quantum Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quantum Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rincon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quantum Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Escondido
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,581 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Heritage K-8 Charter
Standard public school
1,345 students 22:1 students per teacher
Community Montessori
Standard public school
795 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
L. R. Green Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 20.1:1 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quantum Academy
How many students attend Quantum Academy?
Quantum Academy has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quantum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Quantum Academy is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Quantum Academy?
42.8% of students at Quantum Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quantum Academy?
The largest demographic group at Quantum Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quantum Academy?
Quantum Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quantum Academy rank among elementary schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Quantum Academy ranks #2 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, 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 Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides Quantum Academy, Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students), Mission Middle (855 students), and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (788 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.