At a glance
Reported students
313
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
313
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy: 313 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
20.9:1 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
- 323
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about Fenton Charter Leadership Academy
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Sun Valley. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Fenton Charter Leadership Academy District. NCES reports 313 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 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, 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 (84%) and White (11.2%). English learners represent 23.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 Fenton Charter Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White11.2%
- Hispanic84%
- Black2.2%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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.
Public schools near Fenton Charter Leadership 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton STEM Acad: Elem Center for Sci Tech Engr and Math Elementary · Charter · Fenton STEM Acad: Elem CTR for Sci Tech Engr and Math DIST | KG–06 | 288 | under 0.1 mi |
| Vinedale College Preparatory Academy Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–08 | 207 | 0.8 mi |
| Roscoe Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 481 | 1.1 mi |
| Glenwood Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 189 | 1.1 mi |
| Stonehurst Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 289 | 1.2 mi |
| Arminta Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 317 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fenton Charter Leadership Academy
What grades does Fenton Charter Leadership Academy serve?
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fenton Charter Leadership Academy District.
How many students attend Fenton Charter Leadership Academy?
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy reported 313 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 323 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fenton Charter Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 313 students and 15 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 Fenton Charter Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fenton Charter Leadership 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 Fenton Charter Leadership Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.5% 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 Fenton Charter Leadership Academy in?
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy is part of Fenton Charter Leadership Academy District, based in Sun Valley, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fenton Charter Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fenton STEM Acad: Elem Center for Sci Tech Engr and Math (under 0.1 mi), Vinedale College Preparatory Academy (0.8 mi), Roscoe Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.