At a glance
Reported students
1,854
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,854
Empire Springs Charter: 1,854 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
28.1:1 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
- 1,409
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about Empire Springs Charter
Empire Springs Charter is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Temecula. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Empire Springs Charter District. NCES reports 1,854 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.1:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (53.3%) and White (29.5%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Empire Springs Charter
- 1How do the reported 28.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.05 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 3.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.03
- 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
- White29.5%
- Hispanic53.3%
- Black7%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled 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 Empire Springs Charter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Springs Charter Other · Charter · Harbor Springs Charter District | KG–12 | 299 | under 0.1 mi |
| River Springs Charter Other · Charter · River Springs Charter District | KG–12 | 7,703 | under 0.1 mi |
| Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne Other · Charter · Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District | KG–12 | 1,070 | 0.8 mi |
| Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire Other · Charter · Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire District | KG–12 | 979 | 0.8 mi |
| Method Schools LA Other · Charter · Method Schools LA District | KG–12 | 227 | 1.5 mi |
| Murrieta Preschool Outreach Other · Murrieta Valley Unified | Not reported | — | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Empire Springs Charter
What grades does Empire Springs Charter serve?
Empire Springs Charter reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Empire Springs Charter District.
How many students attend Empire Springs Charter?
Empire Springs Charter reported 1,854 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,409 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Empire Springs Charter?
The calculated ratio is 28.1:1, based on 1,854 students and 66.05 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 Empire Springs Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Empire Springs Charter 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 Empire Springs Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.6% 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 Empire Springs Charter in?
Empire Springs Charter is part of Empire Springs Charter District, based in Temecula, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Empire Springs Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harbor Springs Charter (under 0.1 mi), River Springs Charter (under 0.1 mi), Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.