PUC Inspire Charter Academy in Pacoima, CA

At a glance

Reported students

210

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

12.08

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California middle enrollment

8th percentile

Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

210

PUC Inspire Charter Academy: 210 reported students.

State peer staffing position

15th percentile

17.4:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. 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: 208
Teachers (FTE): 14
Student–teacher ratio: 14.9:1

What the reported data says about PUC Inspire Charter Academy

PUC Inspire Charter Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Pacoima. It is one of 1 current school records connected to PUC Inspire Charter Academy District. NCES reports 210 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, below the California median of 21:1 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 (97.6%) and Black (1%). English learners represent 30.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. 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 PUC Inspire Charter Academy

1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.08 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 30.8%
Students with disabilities: 22.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 97.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.45
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

White0.5%
Hispanic97.6%
Black1%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.5%

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

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 PUC Inspire Charter 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
Charles Maclay Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	238	0.4 mi
PUC Lakeview Charter Academy Middle · Charter · PUC Lakeview Charter Academy District	06–08	334	1.4 mi
San Fernando Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	442	1.9 mi
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	384	1.9 mi
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy Middle · Charter · PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy District	06–08	351	2 mi
Pacoima Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	823	2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about PUC Inspire Charter Academy

What grades does PUC Inspire Charter Academy serve?

PUC Inspire Charter Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in PUC Inspire Charter Academy District.

How many students attend PUC Inspire Charter Academy?

PUC Inspire Charter Academy reported 210 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 208 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at PUC Inspire Charter Academy?

The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 210 students and 12.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is PUC Inspire Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

PUC Inspire Charter 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 PUC Inspire Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

97.1% 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 PUC Inspire Charter Academy in?

PUC Inspire Charter Academy is part of PUC Inspire Charter Academy District, based in Pacoima, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near PUC Inspire Charter Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charles Maclay Middle (0.4 mi), PUC Lakeview Charter Academy (1.4 mi), San Fernando Middle (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.