At a glance
Reported students
431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.7:1
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
431
Pathways to College K8: 431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
19.7:1 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
- 348
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Pathways to College K8
Pathways to College K8 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Hesperia. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pathways to College K8 District. NCES reports 431 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 19.7:1, 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 (82.1%) and Black (10.4%). English learners represent 28.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pathways to College K8
- 1How do the reported 19.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.91 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
- 28.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White6.7%
- Hispanic82.1%
- Black10.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 Pathways to College K8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Circle Elementary Elementary · Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 643 | 0.8 mi |
| Mesa Grande Elementary Elementary · Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 715 | 1.2 mi |
| Cypress School of the Arts Elementary · Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 713 | 1.2 mi |
| LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy District | KG–08 | 505 | 1.2 mi |
| Juniper Elementary Elementary · Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 761 | 1.5 mi |
| Eucalyptus Elementary Elementary · Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 737 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pathways to College K8
What grades does Pathways to College K8 serve?
Pathways to College K8 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pathways to College K8 District.
How many students attend Pathways to College K8?
Pathways to College K8 reported 431 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 348 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pathways to College K8?
The calculated ratio is 19.7:1, based on 431 students and 21.91 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 Pathways to College K8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pathways to College K8 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 Pathways to College K8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.9% 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 Pathways to College K8 in?
Pathways to College K8 is part of Pathways to College K8 District, based in Hesperia, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pathways to College K8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joshua Circle Elementary (0.8 mi), Mesa Grande Elementary (1.2 mi), Cypress School of the Arts (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.