At a glance
Reported students
433
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Kidinnu Academy: 433 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
25.5:1 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
- 216
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.6:1
What the reported data says about Kidinnu Academy
Kidinnu Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in El Cajon. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Kidinnu Academy District. NCES reports 433 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.5:1, above 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 White (98.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). English learners represent 69.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kidinnu Academy
- 1How do the reported 25.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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
- 69.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White98.4%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- 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
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 Kidinnu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naranca Elementary Elementary · Cajon Valley Union | KG–06 | 985 | 0.8 mi |
| W. D. Hall Elementary Elementary · Cajon Valley Union | KG–05 | 579 | 0.9 mi |
| Madison Avenue Elementary Elementary · Cajon Valley Union | KG–05 | 670 | 1 mi |
| Magnolia Elementary Elementary · Cajon Valley Union | KG–05 | 703 | 1.2 mi |
| Lexington Elementary Elementary · Cajon Valley Union | KG–05 | 878 | 1.4 mi |
| Empower Elementary · Cajon Valley Union | KG–08 | 21 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kidinnu Academy
What grades does Kidinnu Academy serve?
Kidinnu Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kidinnu Academy District.
How many students attend Kidinnu Academy?
Kidinnu Academy reported 433 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 216 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kidinnu Academy?
The calculated ratio is 25.5:1, based on 433 students and 17 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 Kidinnu Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kidinnu 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 Kidinnu Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.8% 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 Kidinnu Academy in?
Kidinnu Academy is part of Kidinnu Academy District, based in El Cajon, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kidinnu Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Naranca Elementary (0.8 mi), W. D. Hall Elementary (0.9 mi), Madison Avenue Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.