Enrollment
377
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atascadero, CA
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Federal NCES profile for Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060330000255
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Atascadero · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Atascadero, CA.
School address
District: Atascadero Unified · California
NCES ID 060330000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Atascadero, California, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,264 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,252, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (36%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 754 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Atascadero Unified spends $13,091 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Atascadero's elementary schools, it stands alongside San Benito Elementary (403 students): Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.1:1 vs 26.9:1).
Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero High (1,157 students) and Atascadero Middle (845 students) alongside Santa Rosa Road Academic 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 Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy compares
Santa Rosa Road Academic 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$13,091
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 49.6%
White 35.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atascadero Unified, which includes Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy.
$13,091
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 30.2%
Federal 6.3%
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 Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atascadero Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Road Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar elementary schools in Atascadero
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Benito Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Monterey Road Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
San Gabriel Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
238 students 29.8:1 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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
How many students attend Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy?
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atascadero, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy?
52.9% of students at Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy?
The largest demographic group at Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Atascadero, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy?
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy rank among elementary schools in Atascadero?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Atascadero, 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 Atascadero on the city page.
Is Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy a good school?
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Atascadero Unified?
Besides Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy, Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero High (1,157 students), Atascadero Middle (845 students), and San Benito Elementary (403 students). See the Atascadero Unified district page for the complete list.
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