- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watsonville, CA
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Watsonville Charter School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062949010413Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 16
- elementary schools in Watsonville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watsonville Charter School of the Arts ranks #2 of 16 elementary schools in Watsonville, CA.
School address
District: Pajaro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062949010413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 062949010413 · Watsonville, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
415 enr · 21.8:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Watsonville High (2,215 students)
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watsonville Hi
Watsonville High
2,215 students
- Pajaro Valley
Pajaro Valley High
1,293 students
- Aptos High
Aptos High
1,274 students
- Alianza Charte 626
Alianza Charter
626 students
- Rolling Hills 588
Rolling Hills Middle
588 students
- This school 415
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts
415 students
What this shows Watsonville Charter School of the Arts reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watsonville Charter School of the Arts compares
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$20,320
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.7%
White 23.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Watsonville Charter School of the Arts is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pajaro Valley Unified reports $20,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watsonville Charter School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pajaro Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aptos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alianza Charter | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watsonville Charter School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Watsonville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alianza Charter
Standard public school
626 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Bradley Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Calabasas Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Mintie White Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Watsonville Prep
Standard public school
488 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
H. a. Hyde Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19:1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watsonville Charter School of the Arts
How many students attend Watsonville Charter School of the Arts?
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watsonville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watsonville Charter School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Watsonville Charter School of the Arts is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watsonville Charter School of the Arts?
53.8% of students at Watsonville Charter School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watsonville Charter School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Watsonville Charter School of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Watsonville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watsonville Charter School of the Arts?
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Watsonville Charter School of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Watsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Watsonville Charter School of the Arts ranks #2 of 16 elementary schools in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pajaro Valley Unified?
Besides Watsonville Charter School of the Arts, Pajaro Valley Unified also operates Watsonville High (2,215 students), Pajaro Valley High (1,293 students), and Aptos High (1,274 students). See the Pajaro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.