CaliforniaSchoolsIndependence Charter Academy

Independence Charter Academy

PublicRegularCharterGrades 012
Helendale, California · Helendale Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students118
ST Ratio29.5:1
FRL62%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
118
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
62%-3.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
29.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Independence Charter Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Helendale, California. The school enrolls 118 students. It is part of the Helendale Elementary district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
29.5:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictHelendale Elementary
County6071
CityHelendale
ZIP92342
Charter SchoolYes
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061686013836

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment118
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino43.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native44.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races0.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.6%
Hispanic
43.4%
Black
0.0%
Asian
9.0%
Two+
0.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %62%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)