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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Classical Academy this year?
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Enrollment
1,581
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLASSICAL ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060156008300
Classical Academy
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92025 · (760) 546-0101 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL1,581 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
28.5:1
56 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
398 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 186 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 132 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 146 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 134 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 153 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 156 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 173 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 247 | 16% |
| Grade 8 | 254 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (186) is 27% smaller than its 8th grade class (254).
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Classical Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Academy this school | 1,581 | 25.2% | N/A |
| California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses Carmichael | 1,545 | 32.1% | N/A |
| Double Peak San Marcos | 1,171 | 21.0% | 70.3% |
| Travis Ranch Yorba Linda | 1,197 | 23.0% | 67.3% |
| Inland Leaders Charter Yucaipa | 997 | 27.2% | N/A |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 950 | 27.8% | 59.8% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Classical Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,581 | #2 of 5,915 | #1 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 28.5:1 | #5,269 of 5,352 | #413 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.0% | #1,728 of 5,354 | #185 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 25.2% | #4,963 of 5,625 | #368 of 442 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,581
-161 (-9%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
28.5:1
was 32.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,581 | 55.5 | 28.5:1 | 25% (398) |
| 2023-24 | 1,570 | 54.5 | 28.8:1 | 26% (412) |
| 2022-23 | 1,531 | 54.3 | 28.2:1 | 24% (369) |
| 2020-21 | 1,742 | 54 | 32.3:1 | 23% (396) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Classical Academy.
About Classical Academy
Classical Academy, located in Escondido, California, is a high-enrollment elementary school. Enrollment stands at 1,581 students, covering kindergarten through 8. That puts enrollment 240% larger than the 465-student average for elementary schools in California.
Classical Academy is part of Classical Academy District.
More than half of enrollment at Classical Academy is White: 54%. Next come 28% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 6% Asian. The diversity index for Classical Academy is 61%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Classical Academy is 28.5:1, based on 55.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in California average 22.3:1. Lunch program data show 25% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 54% for public schools in San Diego County.
The county, San Diego County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. The county has 766 public schools and about 467,437 students.
Measured in a straight line, Bear Valley Middle is about 0.1 miles from Classical Academy. The five-mile area around Classical Academy holds at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Classical Academy's location as Suburb: Large. Classical Academy is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.
The school shrank from 1,742 students in 2020-21 to 1,581 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 32.3:1 to 28.5:1.
People who know Classical Academy can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Escondido
- San Pasqual HighHigh · 1,846 students
- Orange Glen HighHigh · 1,788 students
- Escondido HighHigh · 1,656 students
- Heritage K-8 CharterElementary · 1,345 students
- Classical Academy HighHigh · 1,336 students
- Escondido Charter HighHigh · 932 students
Nearby schools
- Bear Valley Middle0.1 mi · 923
- L. R. Green Elementary0.3 mi · 717
- San Pasqual High0.5 mi · 1,846
- Altus Schools North County1.0 mi · 149
- Juniper Elementary1.6 mi · 588
- Miller Elementary1.7 mi · 378
Frequently asked questions
About Classical AcademyHow large is Classical Academy?
Classical Academy enrolls approximately 1,581 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Classical Academy serve?
Classical Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Classical Academy?
Approximately 28.5:1 students per teacher at Classical Academy.
What is the student diversity at Classical Academy?
Student demographics at Classical Academy are roughly 54% White, 28% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Classical Academy in?
Classical Academy is part of Classical Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.