At a glance
Reported students
979
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
979
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire: 979 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. 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
- 661
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Temecula. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire District. NCES reports 979 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, below the California median of 18:1 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 White (45.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.1%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.1%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black4.5%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial13.5%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
24 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne Other · Charter · Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District | KG–12 | 1,070 | under 0.1 mi |
| Harbor Springs Charter Other · Charter · Harbor Springs Charter District | KG–12 | 299 | 0.8 mi |
| Empire Springs Charter Other · Charter · Empire Springs Charter District | KG–12 | 1,854 | 0.8 mi |
| River Springs Charter Other · Charter · River Springs Charter District | KG–12 | 7,703 | 0.8 mi |
| Method Schools LA Other · Charter · Method Schools LA District | KG–12 | 227 | 1.5 mi |
| JCS - Pine Hills Other · Charter · JCS - Pine Hills District | KG–12 | 745 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
What grades does Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire serve?
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire District.
How many students attend Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire?
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire reported 979 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 661 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 979 students and 70.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire in?
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire is part of Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire District, based in Temecula, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne (under 0.1 mi), Harbor Springs Charter (0.8 mi), Empire Springs Charter (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.