iEmpire Academy in San Bernardino, CA

At a glance

Reported students

418

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

17.34

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

42nd percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

418

iEmpire Academy: 418 reported students.

State peer staffing position

74th percentile

24.1:1 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: 455
Teachers (FTE): 19
Student–teacher ratio: 23.9:1

What the reported data says about iEmpire Academy

iEmpire Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Bernardino. It is one of 1 current school records connected to iEmpire Academy District. NCES reports 418 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.1:1, 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 (74.9%) and Black (16.5%). English learners represent 23.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. 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 iEmpire Academy

1How do the reported 24.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.34 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 23.7%
Students with disabilities: 8.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 94.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.2
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
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

White2.4%
Hispanic74.9%
Black16.5%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.8%

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 iEmpire 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
Emmerton Elementary Elementary · San Bernardino City Unified	KG–05	434	0.4 mi
Barton Elementary Elementary · San Bernardino City Unified	KG–06	485	0.8 mi
Warm Springs Elementary Elementary · San Bernardino City Unified	KG–06	490	0.8 mi
Fairfax Elementary Elementary · San Bernardino City Unified	KG–06	359	0.9 mi
Lankershim Elementary Elementary · San Bernardino City Unified	KG–06	551	0.9 mi
Hunt Elementary Elementary · San Bernardino City Unified	KG–05	533	1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about iEmpire Academy

What grades does iEmpire Academy serve?

iEmpire Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in iEmpire Academy District.

How many students attend iEmpire Academy?

iEmpire Academy reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at iEmpire Academy?

The calculated ratio is 24.1:1, based on 418 students and 17.34 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 iEmpire Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

iEmpire 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 iEmpire Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

94.7% 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 iEmpire Academy in?

iEmpire Academy is part of iEmpire Academy District, based in San Bernardino, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near iEmpire Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Emmerton Elementary (0.4 mi), Barton Elementary (0.8 mi), Warm Springs Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.