Enrollment
71
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dinuba, CA
Ronald Reagan Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ronald Reagan Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060006511370
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald Reagan Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Dinuba · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for California
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald Reagan Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Dinuba, CA.
School address
District: Dinuba Unified · California
NCES ID 060006511370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ronald Reagan Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ronald Reagan Academy
Ronald Reagan Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Dinuba, California, enrolling 71 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.2:1, Ronald Reagan Academy is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 34% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of California schools, with 71 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 213 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 71 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Dinuba Unified also operates Dinuba High (2,115 students) and Washington Intermediate (916 students) alongside Ronald Reagan Academy.
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 Ronald Reagan Academy compares
Ronald Reagan 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 90.1%
White 7.0%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Ronald Reagan Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dinuba Unified, which includes Ronald Reagan Academy.
$14,136
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 77.4%
Federal 13.2%
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.
How Ronald Reagan Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinuba High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald Reagan Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other 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 (~71 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ronald Reagan Academy
How many students attend Ronald Reagan Academy?
Ronald Reagan Academy has 71 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Dinuba, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Academy is 14.2:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% lower 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 Ronald Reagan Academy?
81.8% of students at Ronald Reagan Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald Reagan Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ronald Reagan Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Dinuba, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald Reagan Academy?
Ronald Reagan Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ronald Reagan Academy rank among public schools in Dinuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Dinuba, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dinuba on the city page.
Is Ronald Reagan Academy a good school?
Ronald Reagan Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Dinuba Unified?
Besides Ronald Reagan Academy, Dinuba Unified also operates Dinuba High (2,115 students), Washington Intermediate (916 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (604 students). See the Dinuba Unified district page for the complete list.
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