- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hesperia, CA
Topaz Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Topaz Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001403904
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Topaz Preparatory Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 16
- elementary schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Topaz Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Topaz Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001403904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Topaz Preparatory Academy held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060001403904 · Hesperia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 25.8:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesperia High (2,405 students)
Topaz Preparatory Academy held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Topaz Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High
2,405 students
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High
2,370 students
- Sultana High
Sultana High
2,098 students
- Hesperia Junio
Hesperia Junior High
1,228 students
- Ranchero Middl
Ranchero Middle
1,140 students
- This school 722
Topaz Preparatory Academy
722 students
What this shows Topaz Preparatory Academy reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Topaz Preparatory Academy compares
Topaz Preparatory Academy 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$15,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 722 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
White 9.8%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Topaz Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hesperia Unified reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Topaz Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sultana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranchero Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Topaz Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Hesperia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mission Crest Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology
Standard public school
912 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Lime Street Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Mesquite Trails Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 23.5:1 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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Topaz Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Topaz Preparatory Academy?
Topaz Preparatory Academy has 722 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hesperia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topaz Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Topaz Preparatory Academy is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Topaz Preparatory Academy?
61.8% of students at Topaz Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Topaz Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Topaz Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Topaz Preparatory Academy?
Topaz Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Topaz Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Topaz Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Hesperia, 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 Hesperia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Besides Topaz Preparatory Academy, Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students), Oak Hills High (2,370 students), and Sultana High (2,098 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.