- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
West Park Charter Academy shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 064206003032 · Fresno, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
165 enr · 18.3:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: West Park Elementary (286 students)
West Park Charter Academy shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How West Park Charter Academy compares
West Park Charter Academy is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,219
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
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.
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
District finance for West Park Elementary reports $19,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
Nationwide other 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 (~165 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.