At a glance
Reported students
294
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
294
ISANA Cardinal Academy: 294 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
22.6:1 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
- 277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about ISANA Cardinal Academy
ISANA Cardinal Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Sun Valley. It is one of 1 current school records connected to ISANA Cardinal Academy District. NCES reports 294 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 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.6:1, 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 (94.6%) and multiracial (2%). English learners represent 52.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking ISANA Cardinal Academy
- 1How do the reported 22.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 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
- 52.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White1.4%
- Hispanic94.6%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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 ISANA Cardinal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camellia Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 433 | 0.3 mi |
| Arminta Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 317 | 0.8 mi |
| New Horizons Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · New Horizons Charter Academy District | KG–08 | 141 | 1 mi |
| Fair Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 516 | 1 mi |
| Julie Korenstein Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 311 | 1 mi |
| Roscoe Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 481 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about ISANA Cardinal Academy
What grades does ISANA Cardinal Academy serve?
ISANA Cardinal Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in ISANA Cardinal Academy District.
How many students attend ISANA Cardinal Academy?
ISANA Cardinal Academy reported 294 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 277 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at ISANA Cardinal Academy?
The calculated ratio is 22.6:1, based on 294 students and 13 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 ISANA Cardinal Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
ISANA Cardinal 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 ISANA Cardinal Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.1% 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 ISANA Cardinal Academy in?
ISANA Cardinal Academy is part of ISANA Cardinal 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 ISANA Cardinal Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Camellia Avenue Elementary (0.3 mi), Arminta Street Elementary (0.8 mi), New Horizons Charter Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.