At a glance
Reported students
214
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
214
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy: 214 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
20.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Stockton. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy District. NCES reports 214 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.9%) and Black (8.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic79.9%
- Black8.4%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary Elementary · Stockton Unified | KG–08 | 720 | 0.6 mi |
| Adams Elementary Elementary · Stockton Unified | KG–08 | 492 | 0.8 mi |
| Pulliam Elementary Elementary · Stockton Unified | KG–08 | 599 | 0.8 mi |
| Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy Elementary · Charter · Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy District | KG–05 | 388 | 0.8 mi |
| Rio Calaveras Elementary Elementary · Stockton Unified | KG–08 | 796 | 1.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Lincoln Unified | KG–06 | 569 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy
What grades does Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy serve?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy District.
How many students attend Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy reported 214 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.3:1, based on 214 students and 10.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy in?
Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy is part of Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy District, based in Stockton, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Astronaut Jose' M. Hernandez Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary (0.6 mi), Adams Elementary (0.8 mi), Pulliam Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.