- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Ana, CA
Romero-Cruz Academy
Federal NCES profile for Romero-Cruz Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063531007597
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Romero-Cruz Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 51
- elementary schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Romero-Cruz Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Romero-Cruz Academy ranks #7 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Santa Ana Unified · California
NCES ID 063531007597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Romero-Cruz Academy held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 063531007597 · Santa Ana, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 17.2:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ana High (2,505 students)
Romero-Cruz Academy held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Romero-Cruz Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Ana High
Santa Ana High
2,505 students
- Segerstrom Hig
Segerstrom High
2,376 students
- Valley High
Valley High
1,908 students
- Hector G. Godi
Hector G. Godinez
1,687 students
- Century High
Century High
1,519 students
- This school 827
Romero-Cruz Academy
827 students
What this shows Romero-Cruz Academy reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Romero-Cruz Academy compares
Romero-Cruz 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% 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
38.5%
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
$22,289
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
Asian 1.3%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Romero-Cruz Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Ana Unified reports $22,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Romero-Cruz Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Segerstrom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hector G. Godinez | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Romero-Cruz Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcfadden Institute of Technology
Standard public school
1,074 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy
Standard public school
980 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Santiago Elementary
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Greenville Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Martin R. Heninger Elementary
Standard public school
783 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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about Romero-Cruz Academy
How many students attend Romero-Cruz Academy?
Romero-Cruz Academy has 827 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romero-Cruz Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Romero-Cruz Academy is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Romero-Cruz Academy?
71.9% of students at Romero-Cruz Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Romero-Cruz Academy?
The largest demographic group at Romero-Cruz Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Romero-Cruz Academy?
Romero-Cruz Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Romero-Cruz Academy rank among elementary schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Romero-Cruz Academy ranks #7 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Ana Unified?
Besides Romero-Cruz Academy, Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students), Segerstrom High (2,376 students), and Valley High (1,908 students). See the Santa Ana Unified district page for the complete list.