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Alumni: what's one memory from Innovations Academy that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
436
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INNOVATIONS ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060162712261
Innovations Academy
5454 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123 · (858) 271-1414 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL436 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
19.0:1
23 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
182 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 | 33 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 57 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 55 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 57 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 58 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 36 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 33 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (33) is about the same size as its 8th grade class (33).
Student demographics
68%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 Innovations Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovations Academy this school | 436 | 41.7% | N/A |
| C. W. Dillard Elementary Wilton | 443 | 42.9% | 57.8% |
| John Muir Elementary Martinez | 423 | 38.3% | 48.7% |
| Bonsall West Elementary Oceanside | 383 | 38.1% | 59.7% |
| Marguerite Hahn Elementary Rohnert Park | 478 | 40.0% | 49.0% |
| El Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies Granada Hills | 434 | 42.6% | 57.8% |
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 Innovations Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 436 | #3,200 of 5,915 | #242 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.0:1 | #512 of 5,352 | #29 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.3% | #842 of 5,354 | #72 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.7% | #4,263 of 5,625 | #296 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
436
+24 (+6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.0:1
was 20.6:1
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 | 436 | 23 | 19.0:1 | 42% (182) |
| 2023-24 | 434 | 26 | 16.7:1 | 30% (129) |
| 2022-23 | 467 | 8.2 | 57.2:1 | 20% (92) |
| 2020-21 | 412 | 20 | 20.6:1 | 30% (124) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Innovations Academy.
About Innovations Academy
Innovations Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in California, with an address in San Diego. The school teaches kindergarten through 8 and enrolls 436 students.
Innovations Academy belongs to Innovations Academy District.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Innovations Academy is White, with 45% of students. Other groups include 29% Hispanic, 16% multiracial, 7% Asian, and 2% Black. In San Diego County overall, the White share is about 48%. The diversity index for Innovations Academy is 68%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Innovations Academy is 19.0:1, based on 23 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California, this school's ratio is lower. Lunch program data show 42% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Among public schools in San Diego County, the average eligibility rate is 54%.
Census data for San Diego County show median household income comes to about $106,268, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. The county has 766 public schools and about 467,437 students.
San Diego Mission Academy is about 0.2 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Innovations Academy is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Large. The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
Federal enrollment counts rose from 412 (2020-21) to 436 (2024-25). There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (19.0:1) than in 2020-21 (20.6:1).
This page collects posts and questions about Innovations Academy, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
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 San Diego
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- Canyon Crest AcademyHigh · 2,147 students
Other Innovations Academy schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Innovations Academy. Innovations Academy is the largest of the 3.
- Innovations AcademyRancho Cordova, CA · 113 students
- Innovations AcademyThe Dalles, OR · 232 students
Nearby schools
- San Diego Mission Academy0.2 mi · 289
- Vista Grande Elementary1.1 mi · 364
- Canyon Hills High1.4 mi · 1,183
- Miller Elementary1.7 mi · 611
- Tierrasanta Elementary1.8 mi · 500
- Farb Middle1.8 mi · 443
Frequently asked questions
About Innovations AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Innovations Academy?
Innovations Academy enrolls approximately 436 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Innovations Academy serve?
Innovations Academy serves grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Innovations Academy have?
Innovations Academy employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Innovations Academy?
Student demographics at Innovations Academy are roughly 45% White, 29% Hispanic, 2% Black, 7% Asian, 16% Two or more.
Is Innovations Academy public or private?
Innovations Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Innovations Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.