Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) in Bradbury, CA

At a glance

Reported students

848

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

35.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

23.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

96th percentile

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

District median enrollment

487

Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8): 848 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71st percentile

23.9:1 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: 785
Teachers (FTE): 32.77
Student–teacher ratio: 24:1

What the reported data says about Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)

Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Bradbury. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Duarte Unified. NCES reports 848 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, 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 (62%) and Asian (16.5%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. 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 Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)

1How do the reported 23.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 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 1 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: 13.1%
Students with disabilities: 11.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 57.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
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

White8.4%
Hispanic62%
Black4.2%
Asian16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial8.6%

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

Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)

Elementary · Grades KG–08

470 reported students

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

Elementary · Grades KG–06

317 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 Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-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
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) Elementary · Duarte Unified	KG–06	317	0.8 mi
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy Elementary · Monrovia Unified	KG–06	368	1.8 mi
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) Elementary · Duarte Unified	KG–08	470	1.9 mi
Victor F. Hodge Elementary Elementary · Azusa Unified	KG–05	460	2.1 mi
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) Elementary · Duarte Unified	KG–08	504	2.4 mi
Wild Rose School of Creative Elementary · Monrovia Unified	KG–06	416	2.4 mi

Frequently asked questions about Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)

What grades does Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) serve?

Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-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 Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)?

Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) reported 848 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 785 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)?

The calculated ratio is 23.9:1, based on 848 students and 35.5 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 Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) a public, charter, or magnet school?

Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-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 Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

57.9% 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 Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) in?

Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-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 Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6) (0.8 mi), Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy (1.8 mi), Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.