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Enrollment
1,025
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EPIC ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060257314621
EPIC Academy
2760 Penrose Ln., Lathrop, CA 95330 · (209) 717-6700 · San Joaquin County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL1,025 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
25.8:1
40 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
247 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 | 142 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 105 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 111 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 113 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 118 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 119 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 111 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 118 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 88 | 9% |
This year's kindergarten class (142) is 61% larger than its 8th grade class (88).
Student demographics
48%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 EPIC Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC Academy this school | 1,025 | 24.1% | N/A |
| Lila Bringhurst Elementary Fremont | 1,083 | 26.6% | 78.7% |
| James Dougherty Elementary Dublin | 856 | 17.1% | 76.3% |
| Quail Run Elementary San Ramon | 744 | 17.5% | 70.6% |
| Solis Park Irvine | 972 | 15.2% | 69.8% |
| Parkmont Elementary Fremont | 734 | 24.0% | 73.2% |
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 EPIC Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Joaquin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,025 | #61 of 5,915 | #6 of 159 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.8:1 | #4,772 of 5,352 | #124 of 149 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.7% | #2,932 of 5,354 | #106 of 149 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 24.1% | #5,006 of 5,625 | #144 of 154 |
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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,025 | 39.7 | 25.8:1 | 24% (247) |
| 2023-24 | 805 | 30.7 | 26.2:1 | 25% (204) |
| 2022-23 | 458 | 22.1 | 20.7:1 | 31% (141) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EPIC Academy.
About EPIC Academy
EPIC Academy is a large elementary school in Lathrop, California, administered by EPIC Academy District. The school reports 1,025 students in kindergarten through 8. The school's enrollment is 120% larger than the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
EPIC Academy reports to EPIC Academy District.
Asian students make up a majority at EPIC Academy, at 71%. The remaining shares are 11% Hispanic, 7% Black, 6% Native American, and 4% White. Census estimates put the Asian share of San Joaquin County's population at about 19%. EPIC Academy's diversity index is 48%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at EPIC Academy total 39.7 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 25.8:1. That is 3.5 students per teacher above the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 24%. The 66% average for public schools in San Joaquin County is 42 points higher.
San Joaquin County has these Census figures: the median household income is $92,179, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. San Joaquin County is home to 251 public schools and about 153,026 public school students.
The closest other public school is River Islands High, about 0.8 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes EPIC Academy as Rural: Fringe. EPIC Academy is one of the charter schools in California.
The EPIC Academy community page is open for posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
San Joaquin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
797,334
Census ACS
Median income
$92,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
251
153,026 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lathrop
- Lathrop HighHigh · 1,486 students
- Mossdale ElementaryElementary · 1,087 students
- Lathrop ElementaryElementary · 1,000 students
- River Islands Technology Academy IIElementary · 954 students
- Joseph Widmer Jr. ElementaryElementary · 923 students
- NextGeneration STEAM AcademyElementary · 797 students
Nearby schools
- River Islands High0.8 mi · 512
- River Islands Technology Academy II1.2 mi · 954
- NextGeneration STEAM Academy1.4 mi · 797
- Mossdale Elementary1.9 mi · 1,087
- Lathrop High2.3 mi · 1,486
- Lathrop Elementary3.4 mi · 1,000
Frequently asked questions
About EPIC AcademyHow many students attend EPIC Academy?
EPIC Academy enrolls approximately 1,025 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does EPIC Academy serve?
EPIC Academy serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EPIC Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EPIC Academy is approximately 25.8:1 (40 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at EPIC Academy?
At EPIC Academy, the student body is approximately 4% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Black, 71% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is EPIC Academy public or private?
EPIC Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by EPIC Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.