- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanger, CA
Sanger Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Sanger Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063525008475Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanger Academy Charter earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanger Academy Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger Academy Charter ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Sanger, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525008475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sanger Academy Charter held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 063525008475 · Sanger, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
609 enr · 21:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger High (2,426 students)
Sanger Academy Charter held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sanger Academy Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger High
Sanger High
2,426 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- Sanger West Hi
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- John S. Wash E 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- Fairmont Eleme 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- This school 609
Sanger Academy Charter
609 students
What this shows Sanger Academy Charter reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanger Academy Charter compares
Sanger Academy Charter 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$15,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 3.8%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Sanger Academy Charter is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanger Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Academic Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanger Academy Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Sanger
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 24:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 24.1:1 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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanger Academy Charter
How many students attend Sanger Academy Charter?
Sanger Academy Charter has 609 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanger, CA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanger Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanger Academy Charter is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Sanger Academy Charter?
45.4% of students at Sanger Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanger Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Sanger Academy Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Sanger, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanger Academy Charter?
Sanger Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Sanger Academy Charter rank among elementary schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanger Academy Charter ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Sanger, 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 Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Unified?
Besides Sanger Academy Charter, Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), and Sanger West High (1,438 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.