- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060133204148Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #94 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #94 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133204148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences grew from 1,077 students in 2022-23 to 1,133 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 060133204148 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,091 enr · 23.7:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences grew from 1,077 students in 2022-23 to 1,133 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- This school
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- Woodridge Elem
Woodridge Elementary
814 students
What this shows Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences reports 1,091 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences compares
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,091
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
Asian 10.5%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 7.1%
White 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary
Standard public school
888 students 25.4:1 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 (~1,091 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences has 1,091 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,077 (2022-23) → 1,133 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
78.9% of students at Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #94 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.