- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Renaissance Academy
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060231011446
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #5 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Academy ranks #5 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Alum Rock Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060231011446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Renaissance Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060231011446 · San Jose, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 17.4:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students)
Renaissance Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adelante Dual
Adelante Dual Language Academy
505 students
- William Sheppa
William Sheppard Middle
451 students
- Linda Vista El
Linda Vista Elementary
437 students
- O. S. Hubbard
O. S. Hubbard Elementary
427 students
- Aptitud Commun
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
386 students
- This school
Renaissance Academy
348 students
What this shows Renaissance Academy reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Academy compares
Renaissance 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,235
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.7%
Asian 16.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Renaissance Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alum Rock Union Elementary reports $21,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renaissance Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Sheppard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
Standard public school
903 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Academy
How many students attend Renaissance Academy?
Renaissance Academy has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance 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 Renaissance Academy?
61.5% of students at Renaissance Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Academy?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Academy?
Renaissance Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Renaissance Academy rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Academy ranks #5 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, 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 San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Besides Renaissance Academy, Alum Rock Union Elementary also operates Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students), William Sheppard Middle (451 students), and Linda Vista Elementary (437 students). See the Alum Rock Union Elementary district page for the complete list.