At a glance
Reported students
253
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318
Lairon College Preparatory Academy: 253 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
19.8:1 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
- 305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.4:1
What the reported data says about Lairon College Preparatory Academy
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in San Jose. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Franklin-McKinley Elementary. NCES reports 253 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, below 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 (85.4%) and Asian (11.1%). English learners represent 44.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. 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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.75 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 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
- 44.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic85.4%
- Black3.2%
- Asian11.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Other schools in Franklin-McKinley Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
300 reported students
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
206 reported students
Santee Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
318 reported students
G. W. Hellyer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
185 reported students
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
396 reported students
Stonegate Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
500 reported students
Public schools near Lairon College Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. W. Hellyer Elementary Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | KG–06 | 185 | 0.3 mi |
| Voices College-Bound Language Academy Elementary · Charter · Voices College-Bound Language Academy District | KG–08 | 316 | 0.5 mi |
| Rocketship Spark Academy Elementary · Charter · Rocketship Spark Academy District | KG–05 | 546 | 0.6 mi |
| Christopher Elementary Elementary · Oak Grove Elementary | KG–08 | 446 | 0.6 mi |
| Rocketship Rising Stars Elementary · Charter · Rocketship Rising Stars District | KG–05 | 621 | 0.7 mi |
| Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | KG–06 | 396 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lairon College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Lairon College Preparatory Academy serve?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Franklin-McKinley Elementary.
How many students attend Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 305 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 253 students and 12.75 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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Franklin-McKinley Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lairon College Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.8% 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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy in?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is part of Franklin-McKinley Elementary, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include G. W. Hellyer Elementary (0.3 mi), Voices College-Bound Language Academy (0.5 mi), Rocketship Spark Academy (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.