Enrollment
621
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Telesis Academy of Science & Math compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Telesis Academy of Science & Math
Telesis Academy of Science & Math is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in West Covina, California, enrolling 621 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #495.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among West Covina's elementary schools, it stands alongside San Jose Charter Academy (1,255 students): Telesis Academy of Science & Math is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 22.8:1).
Rowland Unified also operates John a. Rowland High (2,016 students) and Nogales High (1,535 students) alongside Telesis Academy of Science & Math.
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 Telesis Academy of Science & Math compares
Telesis Academy of Science & Math on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rowland Unified, which includes Telesis Academy of Science & Math.
$17,151
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 62.4%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Telesis Academy of Science & Math a good school?
Telesis Academy of Science & Math earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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