Enrollment
1,255
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Covina, CA
San Jose Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for San Jose Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060169507533Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jose Charter Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 15
- elementary schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jose Charter Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jose Charter Academy ranks #13 of 15 elementary schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Charter Academy District · California
NCES ID 060169507533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Jose Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Jose Charter Academy
San Jose Charter Academy is a large charter elementary school in West Covina, California, enrolling 1,255 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,255 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 567 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #404, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and Asian (27%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1255 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding San Jose Charter Academy District spends $12,697 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Covina's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mesa Elementary (753 students): San Jose Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 23.5:1).
San Jose Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, so San Jose 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 San Jose Charter Academy compares
San Jose 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,255
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 67.7%
Asian 26.5%
White 4.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, San Jose Charter Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Jose Charter Academy District, which includes San Jose Charter Academy.
$12,697
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 76.8%
Federal 9.7%
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 elementary schools in West Covina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Telesis Academy of Science & Math
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Merced Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Grovecenter Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Orangewood Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Merlinda Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~1,255 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Jose Charter Academy
How many students attend San Jose Charter Academy?
San Jose Charter Academy has 1,255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Covina, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jose Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jose Charter Academy is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Jose Charter Academy?
37.9% of students at San Jose Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Jose Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at San Jose Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jose Charter Academy?
San Jose Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Jose Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jose Charter Academy ranks #13 of 15 elementary schools in West Covina, 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 West Covina on the city page.
Is San Jose Charter Academy a good school?
San Jose Charter Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 San Jose Charter Academy District?
None; San Jose Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, and San Jose Charter Academy is its only campus.
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