- Enrollment
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Covina, CA
Telesis Academy of Science & Math
Federal NCES profile for Telesis Academy of Science & Math, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063375013012
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telesis Academy of Science & Math earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 15
- elementary schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Telesis Academy of Science & Math has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telesis Academy of Science & Math ranks #9 of 15 elementary schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: Rowland Unified · California
NCES ID 063375013012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Telesis Academy of Science & Math held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063375013012 · West Covina, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 21.4:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Rowland High (2,016 students)
Telesis Academy of Science & Math held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Telesis Academy of Science & Math in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Rowlan
John a. Rowland High
2,016 students
- Nogales High
Nogales High
1,535 students
- Stanley G. Osw
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
879 students
- Blandford Elem 643
Blandford Elementary
643 students
- Ybarra Academy 630
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
630 students
- This school 621
Telesis Academy of Science & Math
621 students
What this shows Telesis Academy of Science & Math reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telesis Academy of Science & Math compares
Telesis Academy of Science & Math 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$19,821
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.7%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.6%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Telesis Academy of Science & Math is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowland Unified reports $19,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telesis Academy of Science & Math Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Rowland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nogales High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blandford Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Telesis Academy of Science & Math's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in West Covina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Jose Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,255 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 23.5:1 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
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 (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Telesis Academy of Science & Math
How many students attend Telesis Academy of Science & Math?
Telesis Academy of Science & Math has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telesis Academy of Science & Math?
The student-teacher ratio at Telesis Academy of Science & Math is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Telesis Academy of Science & Math?
73.1% of students at Telesis Academy of Science & Math are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telesis Academy of Science & Math?
The largest demographic group at Telesis Academy of Science & Math is Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telesis Academy of Science & Math?
Telesis Academy of Science & Math has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Telesis Academy of Science & Math rank among elementary schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Telesis Academy of Science & Math ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Rowland Unified?
Besides Telesis Academy of Science & Math, Rowland Unified also operates John a. Rowland High (2,016 students), Nogales High (1,535 students), and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy (879 students). See the Rowland Unified district page for the complete list.