At a glance
Reported students
797
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
797
NextGeneration STEAM Academy: 797 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
23.6:1 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
- 761
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
What the reported data says about NextGeneration STEAM Academy
NextGeneration STEAM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Lathrop. It is one of 1 current school records connected to NextGeneration STEAM Academy District. NCES reports 797 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.6:1, 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 Asian (45.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.1%). English learners represent 20.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking NextGeneration STEAM Academy
- 1How do the reported 23.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.72 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 0.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White9.2%
- Hispanic32.1%
- Black10.7%
- Asian45.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0.4%
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 NextGeneration STEAM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Islands Technology Academy II Elementary · Charter · River Islands Technology Academy II District | KG–08 | 954 | 0.2 mi |
| Mossdale Elementary Elementary · Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 1,087 | 0.8 mi |
| EPIC Academy Elementary · Charter · EPIC Academy District | KG–08 | 1,025 | 1.4 mi |
| Lathrop Elementary Elementary · Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 1,000 | 2.7 mi |
| Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary Elementary · Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 923 | 3.5 mi |
| Stella Brockman Elementary Elementary · Manteca Unified | KG–08 | 833 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about NextGeneration STEAM Academy
What grades does NextGeneration STEAM Academy serve?
NextGeneration STEAM Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in NextGeneration STEAM Academy District.
How many students attend NextGeneration STEAM Academy?
NextGeneration STEAM Academy reported 797 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 761 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at NextGeneration STEAM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 23.6:1, based on 797 students and 33.72 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 NextGeneration STEAM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
NextGeneration STEAM 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 NextGeneration STEAM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is NextGeneration STEAM Academy in?
NextGeneration STEAM Academy is part of NextGeneration STEAM Academy District, based in Lathrop, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near NextGeneration STEAM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include River Islands Technology Academy II (0.2 mi), Mossdale Elementary (0.8 mi), EPIC Academy (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.