Enrollment
699
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weir Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weir Preparatory Academy
Weir Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fairfield, California, enrolling 699 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 699 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,896 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,729, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfield-Suisun Unified spends $13,113 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside K. I. Jones Elementary (760 students): Weir Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.9:1 vs 25.3:1).
Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students) and Armijo High (1,844 students) alongside Weir 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 Weir Preparatory Academy compares
Weir 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, which includes Weir Preparatory Academy.
$13,113
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 60.2%
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.
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
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
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 (~699 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Weir Preparatory Academy a good school?
Weir Preparatory Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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