Overview
Fenton STEM Acad: Elem Center for Sci Tech Engr and Math is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Sun Valley, California. The school enrolls 288 students. It is part of the Fenton STEM Acad: Elem CTR for Sci Tech Engr and Math DIST 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
22.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictFenton STEM Acad: Elem CTR for Sci Tech Engr and Math DIST
County6037
CitySun Valley
ZIP91352
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060161313872
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment288
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino83.1%
Black / African American3.2%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %81%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)