Enrollment
165
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fresno, CA
West Park Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Park Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 064206003032Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Park Charter Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #4 of 21
- schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Park Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Charter Academy ranks #4 of 21 schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: West Park Elementary · California
NCES ID 064206003032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Park Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Park Charter Academy
West Park Charter Academy is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Fresno, California, enrolling 165 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 408 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (29%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 83 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fresno's public schools, it stands alongside Yosemite Valley Charter (3,065 students): West Park Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 36.5:1).
Its district, West Park Elementary, also runs West Park Elementary (286 students).
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 West Park Charter Academy compares
West Park Charter 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,637
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 83 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 62.4%
White 29.1%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, West Park Charter Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Park Elementary, which includes West Park Charter Academy.
$14,637
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.8%
State 79.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 West Park Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Park Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Fresno
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Yosemite Valley Charter
Standard public school
3,065 students 36.5:1 students per teacher
Crescent View West Public Charter
Standard public school
1,703 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Crescent View South Ii
Standard public school
1,260 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
J. E. Young Academic Center
Alternative education program
976 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Fresno County Special Education
Special-education school
597 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Big Picture Educational Academy
Standard public school
520 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~165 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Park Charter Academy
How many students attend West Park Charter Academy?
West Park Charter Academy has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fresno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Park Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Park Charter Academy is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Park Charter Academy?
73.0% of students at West Park Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Park Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Park Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Park Charter Academy?
West Park Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 West Park Charter Academy rank among schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Charter Academy ranks #4 of 21 schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fresno on the city page.
Is West Park Charter Academy a good school?
West Park Charter Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 West Park Elementary?
Besides West Park Charter Academy, West Park Elementary also operates West Park Elementary (286 students). See the West Park Elementary district page for the complete list.
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