Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) in Duarte, CA

At a glance

Reported students

470

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

23.2

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

California elementary enrollment

53rd percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

487

Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8): 470 reported students.

State peer staffing position

26th percentile

20.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 387
Teachers (FTE): 18.57
Student–teacher ratio: 20.8:1

What the reported data says about Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)

Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Duarte. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Duarte Unified. NCES reports 470 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd 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 (91.7%) and White (3.4%). English learners represent 38.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)

1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.2 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?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 38.5%
Students with disabilities: 8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 83.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White3.4%
Hispanic91.7%
Black1.5%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.9%

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.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Maxwell Academy (PK-8)

Elementary · Grades KG–08

504 reported students

Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)

Elementary · Grades KG–06

317 reported students

Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)

Elementary · Grades KG–08

848 reported students

Duarte High

High · Grades 09–12

756 reported students

Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High

High · Grades 09–12

54 reported students

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Public schools near Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)

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
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) Elementary · Duarte Unified	KG–08	504	0.5 mi
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy Elementary · Monrovia Unified	KG–06	368	1.3 mi
Wild Rose School of Creative Elementary · Monrovia Unified	KG–06	416	1.7 mi
Plymouth Elementary Elementary · Monrovia Unified	KG–06	547	1.8 mi
Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) Elementary · Duarte Unified	KG–08	848	1.9 mi
Monroe Elementary Elementary · Monrovia Unified	KG–06	452	2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)

What grades does Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) serve?

Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Duarte Unified.

How many students attend Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)?

Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) reported 470 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 387 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)?

The calculated ratio is 20.3:1, based on 470 students and 23.2 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 Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) a public, charter, or magnet school?

Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Duarte Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

83.8% 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 Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) in?

Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) is part of Duarte Unified, based in Duarte, CA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maxwell Academy (PK-8) (0.5 mi), Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy (1.3 mi), Wild Rose School of Creative (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.