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Does San Jose Charter Academy have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
1,255
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN JOSE CHARTER ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060169507533
San Jose Charter Academy
2021 West Alwood St., West Covina, CA 91790 · (626) 856-1693 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,255 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
22.8:1
55 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
674 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 | 162 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 138 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 138 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 138 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 136 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 136 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 136 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 136 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 135 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (162) is 20% larger than its 8th grade class (135).
Student demographics
47%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 San Jose Charter Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Charter Academy this school | 1,255 | 53.7% | N/A |
| Del Sol Academy Jurupa Valley | 1,213 | 52.3% | 28.1% |
| Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) Bradbury | 848 | 57.9% | 40.5% |
| Mesa Elementary West Covina | 753 | 53.7% | 63.8% |
| Bayside Academy San Mateo | 840 | 43.2% | 39.5% |
| John S. Wash Elementary Fresno | 838 | 60.3% | 52.1% |
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 San Jose Charter Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,255 | #11 of 5,915 | #2 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.8:1 | #2,843 of 5,352 | #724 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.0% | #2,994 of 5,354 | #494 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.7% | #3,760 of 5,625 | #975 of 1,276 |
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
1,255
+4 (+0%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.8:1
was 22.8:1
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 | 1,255 | 55 | 22.8:1 | 54% (674) |
| 2023-24 | 1,256 | 55.5 | 22.6:1 | 53% (669) |
| 2022-23 | 1,258 | 55.5 | 22.7:1 | 50% (626) |
| 2020-21 | 1,251 | 55 | 22.8:1 | 53% (663) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for San Jose Charter Academy.
About San Jose Charter Academy
San Jose Charter Academy, located in West Covina, California, is a high-enrollment elementary school. It had 1,255 students in 2024-25, spanning kindergarten through 8. Elementary schools in California average about 465 students, which makes this school 170% above average.
For district matters, San Jose Charter Academy falls under San Jose Charter Academy District.
More than half of enrollment at San Jose Charter Academy is Hispanic: 68%. Enrollment also includes 26% Asian and 4% White. Among people living in Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, San Jose Charter Academy scores 47%.
Classroom staffing at San Jose Charter Academy totals 55 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1. That is in line with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Federal data show 54% of students (674) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County, the school's rate is lower.
In Los Angeles County, home to about 9,808,667 people, median household income comes to about $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. There are 2,244 public schools in the county, enrolling about 1,265,907, San Jose Charter Academy among them.
About 0.4 miles separate San Jose Charter Academy from the closest public school, Orangewood Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Suburb: Large, meaning it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 1,255, close to the 1,251 recorded in 2020-21.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at San Jose Charter Academy. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Covina
- West Covina HighHigh · 1,756 students
- South Hills HighHigh · 1,568 students
- Mesa ElementaryElementary · 753 students
- Hollencrest MiddleMiddle · 737 students
- Edgewood HighHigh · 712 students
- Telesis Academy of Science & MathElementary · 621 students
Nearby schools
- Orangewood Elementary0.4 mi · 580
- Edgewood High0.6 mi · 712
- Edgewood Middle0.6 mi · 597
- Edgewood Academy0.6 mi · 478
- J. E. Van Wig Elementary0.9 mi · 334
- California Elementary0.9 mi · 220
Frequently asked questions
About San Jose Charter AcademyHow large is San Jose Charter Academy?
San Jose Charter Academy enrolls approximately 1,255 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does San Jose Charter Academy serve?
San Jose Charter Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jose Charter Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at San Jose Charter Academy is approximately 22.8:1 (55 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at San Jose Charter Academy?
At San Jose Charter Academy, the student body is approximately 4% White, 68% Hispanic, 1% Black, 26% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is San Jose Charter Academy public or private?
San Jose Charter Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by San Jose Charter Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.