- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CA
Weir Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Weir Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061336011891
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weir Preparatory Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #16 of 18
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Weir Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weir Preparatory Academy ranks #16 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336011891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Weir Preparatory Academy held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 061336011891 · Fairfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 25.9:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students)
Weir Preparatory Academy held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Weir Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angelo Rodrigu
Angelo Rodriguez High
2,111 students
- Armijo High
Armijo High
1,844 students
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High
1,605 students
- Grange Middle
Grange Middle
944 students
- Green Valley M
Green Valley Middle
903 students
- This school 699
Weir Preparatory Academy
699 students
What this shows Weir Preparatory Academy reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weir Preparatory Academy compares
Weir 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$14,652
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
African American 17.3%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 7.2%
White 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Weir Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield-Suisun Unified reports $14,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weir Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weir Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
K. I. Jones Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nelda Mundy Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cordelia Hills Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Laurel Creek Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Center Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 30.5:1 students per teacher
Anna Kyle Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 23.2:1 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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weir Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Weir Preparatory Academy?
Weir Preparatory Academy has 699 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weir Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Weir Preparatory Academy is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weir Preparatory Academy?
74.1% of students at Weir Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weir Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Weir Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weir Preparatory Academy?
Weir Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Weir Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Weir Preparatory Academy ranks #16 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides Weir Preparatory Academy, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.