At a glance
Reported students
153
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
153
Empower Language Academy: 153 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
21.9:1 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
- 127
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Empower Language Academy
Empower Language Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in San Diego. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Empower Language Academy District. NCES reports 153 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 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, 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 (75.8%) and White (15%). English learners represent 41.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Empower Language Academy
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 41.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White15%
- Hispanic75.8%
- Black3.3%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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
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 Empower Language 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 336 | 0.6 mi |
| Longfellow UTK-8 Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–08 | 726 | 0.9 mi |
| Fletcher Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | — | 1.5 mi |
| Linda Vista Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 362 | 1.5 mi |
| San Diego Cooperative Charter Elementary · Charter · San Diego Cooperative Charter District | KG–08 | 454 | 1.5 mi |
| Grant K-8 Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–08 | 743 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Empower Language Academy
What grades does Empower Language Academy serve?
Empower Language Academy reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Empower Language Academy District.
How many students attend Empower Language Academy?
Empower Language Academy reported 153 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 127 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Empower Language Academy?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 153 students and 7 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 Empower Language Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Empower Language 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 Empower Language Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.3% 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 Empower Language Academy in?
Empower Language Academy is part of Empower Language Academy District, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Empower Language Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carson Elementary (0.6 mi), Longfellow UTK-8 (0.9 mi), Fletcher Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.