At a glance
Reported students
124
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508.5
George Key: 124 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. 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
- 128
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about George Key
George Key is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Placentia. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified. NCES reports 124 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below the California median of 18:1 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 (49.2%) and White (29.8%). English learners represent 14.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking George Key
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 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
- 14.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 98.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White29.8%
- Hispanic49.2%
- Black4%
- Asian13.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
97 reported students
Parkview
Other · Grades KG–12
259 reported students
El Camino Real Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
142 reported students
Melrose Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
354 reported students
Rose Drive Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Ruby Drive Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
373 reported students
Public schools near George Key
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Virtual Academy Other · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–12 | 97 | 0.7 mi |
| Parkview Other · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–12 | 259 | 0.7 mi |
| Canyon Hills Other · Orange Unified | KG–12 | 109 | 5.4 mi |
| Magnolia Science Academy - Orange County Other · Charter · Magnolia Science Academy - Orange County District | KG–12 | — | 5.5 mi |
| Explore Academy Other · Charter · Explore Academy District | KG–12 | 126 | 5.6 mi |
| Epic California Academy Other · Charter · Epic California Academy District | KG–12 | 1,022 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Key
What grades does George Key serve?
George Key reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified.
How many students attend George Key?
George Key reported 124 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 128 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Key?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 124 students and 10.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Key a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Key is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of George Key students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.9% 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 George Key in?
George Key is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, based in Placentia, CA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Key?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Buena Vista Virtual Academy (0.7 mi), Parkview (0.7 mi), Canyon Hills (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.