Great Valley Academy District

Modesto, California — 1 schools

847
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,903
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Great Valley Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 847 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 972 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stanislaus County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,903 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.1% local, 64.6% state, and 7.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #1424 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 972:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.3% White, 3.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Great Valley Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Great Valley Academy District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Great Valley Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Great Valley Academy District student-counselor ratio is 972:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Great Valley Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Great Valley Academy District is typically wider than the Great Valley Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.3%
Federal
64.6%
State
28.1%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
1424 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Stanislaus County county, where this district is located.

$1,255
Studio/mo
$1,356
1 BR/mo
$1,758
2 BR/mo
$2,442
3 BR/mo
$2,823
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Great Valley Academy District.

White 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 3.5%
Multiracial 7.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

972:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Great Valley Academy District

School Enrollment
Great Valley Academy
Charter
972

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Great Valley Academy District?

Great Valley Academy District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 847 students.

How much does Great Valley Academy District spend per student?

Great Valley Academy District spends $11,903 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #1424 in California.

What is the average rent near Great Valley Academy District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stanislaus County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Great Valley Academy District?

Great Valley Academy District students are 57.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.3% White, 3.5% Asian, 3.2% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Great Valley Academy District?

Great Valley Academy District has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #1424 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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