- Enrollment
- 2,211
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apple Valley, CA
Sitting Bull Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sitting Bull Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001711747
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sitting Bull Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sitting Bull Academy has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sitting Bull Academy ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA.
School address
District: Apple Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001711747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Sitting Bull Academy grew from 1,618 students in 2022-23 to 1,708 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 060001711747 · Apple Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,695 enr · 25.3:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Apple Valley High (2,211 students)
Sitting Bull Academy grew from 1,618 students in 2022-23 to 1,708 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sitting Bull Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apple Valley H
Apple Valley High
2,211 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,791 students
- This school
Sitting Bull Academy
1,695 students
- Phoenix Academ
Phoenix Academy
1,213 students
- Vanguard Prepa
Vanguard Preparatory
1,153 students
- Rio Vista Scho
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
927 students
What this shows Sitting Bull Academy reports 1,695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sitting Bull Academy compares
Sitting Bull Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,695 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,695
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$12,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 1695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 29.5%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Sitting Bull Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Apple Valley Unified reports $12,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sitting Bull Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Preparatory | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista School of Applied Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sitting Bull Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Apple Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Phoenix Academy
Standard public school
1,213 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Vanguard Preparatory
Standard public school
1,153 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Standard public school
927 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Sandia Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mariana Academy
Standard public school
781 students 26:1 students per teacher
Rancho Verde Elementary
Standard public school
748 students 24.9:1 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 (~1,695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sitting Bull Academy
How many students attend Sitting Bull Academy?
Sitting Bull Academy has 1,695 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apple Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,618 (2022-23) → 1,708 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sitting Bull Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sitting Bull Academy is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sitting Bull Academy?
48.6% of students at Sitting Bull Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sitting Bull Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sitting Bull Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sitting Bull Academy?
Sitting Bull Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Sitting Bull Academy rank among elementary schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Sitting Bull Academy ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Apple Valley Unified?
Besides Sitting Bull Academy, Apple Valley Unified also operates Apple Valley High (2,211 students), Granite Hills High (1,791 students), and Phoenix Academy (1,213 students). See the Apple Valley Unified district page for the complete list.