Enrollment
638
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alameda, CA
The Academy of Alameda
Federal NCES profile for The Academy of Alameda, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060164200042Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy of Alameda earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Academy of Alameda has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Alameda ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: The Academy of Alameda District · California
NCES ID 060164200042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy of Alameda compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academy of Alameda
The Academy of Alameda is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Alameda, California, enrolling 638 students.
At 21.3:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 638 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 1,367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #741.
Its student body is led by Asian (24%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 80/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 638 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Alameda's elementary schools, it stands alongside Amelia Earhart Elementary (573 students): The Academy of Alameda is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.3:1 vs 24.9:1).
The Academy of Alameda District is a single-school charter district, so The Academy of Alameda operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 The Academy of Alameda compares
The Academy of Alameda on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
Asian 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 15.6%
White 14.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 24.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.9, The Academy of Alameda is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Academy of Alameda District, which includes The Academy of Alameda.
$15,578
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 41.6%
Federal 10.3%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Alameda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Frank Otis Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Bay Farm
Standard public school
531 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Love Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Maya Lin
Standard public school
475 students 25:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 26.3:1 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 (~638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about The Academy of Alameda
How many students attend The Academy of Alameda?
The Academy of Alameda has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alameda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Alameda?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Alameda is 21.3:1, which is 1% 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 The Academy of Alameda?
41.2% of students at The Academy of Alameda are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy of Alameda?
The largest demographic group at The Academy of Alameda is Asian at 24.2% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy of Alameda?
The Academy of Alameda has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 The Academy of Alameda rank among elementary schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Alameda ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, 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 Alameda on the city page.
Is The Academy of Alameda a good school?
The Academy of Alameda earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 The Academy of Alameda District?
None; The Academy of Alameda District is a single-school charter district, and The Academy of Alameda is its only campus.
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