Enrollment
722
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Topaz Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Topaz Preparatory Academy
Topaz Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hesperia, California, enrolling 722 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 722 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,646 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,075.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 722 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hesperia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mission Crest Elementary (989 students): Topaz Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.8:1 vs 28.3:1).
Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students) and Oak Hills High (2,370 students) alongside Topaz Preparatory Academy.
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 Topaz Preparatory Academy compares
Topaz Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,688
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hesperia Unified, which includes Topaz Preparatory Academy.
$13,688
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 73.1%
Federal 15.9%
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 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
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~722 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Topaz Preparatory Academy a good school?
Topaz Preparatory Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 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.
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