Enrollment
74
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 060162014664
Abc Virtual Academy — Cerritos, CA
Federal NCES profile for Abc Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abc Virtual Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Abc Virtual Academy reports 74 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% below the California average and 2% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Abc Unified spends $18,320 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.1% from local sources (property taxes), 68.2% from the state, and 9.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abc Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 51% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 51% below state mean
Top 4% in California — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,320
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 74 Top 8% in California — larger than 92% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.7% -5% vs state
NCES ID 060162014664
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abc Unified, which includes Abc Virtual Academy.
$18,320
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 68.2%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
Similar elementary schools in Cerritos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
Standard public school
774 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary
Standard public school
681 students 25:1 students per teacher
Cerritos Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Bragg Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary
Standard public school
561 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Abc Virtual Academy
How many students attend Abc Virtual Academy?
Abc Virtual Academy has 74 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cerritos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abc Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Abc Virtual Academy is 10.6:1, which is 51% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abc Virtual Academy?
52.7% of students at Abc Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abc Virtual Academy?
Abc Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.