Old Town Academy K-8 Charter in San Diego, CA

At a glance

Reported students

194

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

10th percentile

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

District median enrollment

194

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter: 194 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

16.2:1 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: 254
Teachers (FTE): 14
Student–teacher ratio: 18.1:1

What the reported data says about Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in San Diego. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Old Town Academy K-8 Charter District. NCES reports 194 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 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, 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 (45.9%) and White (22.2%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 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.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2%
Students with disabilities: 7.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 28.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
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

White22.2%
Hispanic45.9%
Black9.3%
Asian4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial18%

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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

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
iHigh Virtual Academy Elementary · San Diego Unified	KG–06	148	0.4 mi
Grant K-8 Elementary · San Diego Unified	KG–08	743	0.8 mi
Dewey Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified	KG–04	267	1.1 mi
Florence Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified	KG–05	213	1.5 mi
Museum Elementary · Charter · Museum District	KG–08	213	1.9 mi
Empower Language Academy Elementary · Charter · Empower Language Academy District	KG–06	153	1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Old Town Academy K-8 Charter

What grades does Old Town Academy K-8 Charter serve?

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Old Town Academy K-8 Charter District.

How many students attend Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter reported 194 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 254 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?

The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 194 students and 12 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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter 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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

28.4% 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 Old Town Academy K-8 Charter in?

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is part of Old Town Academy K-8 Charter District, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include iHigh Virtual Academy (0.4 mi), Grant K-8 (0.8 mi), Dewey Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.