- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Alisal Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alisal Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 88/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060195014638
👥 S:T ratio 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alisal Virtual Academy earns 88/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 88
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1:1
- small classes for California
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alisal Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alisal Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Alisal Union · California
NCES ID 060195014638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Alisal Virtual Academy shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060195014638 · Salinas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 3.1:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 88
Nearest enrollment peer: Monte Bella Elementary (812 students)
Alisal Virtual Academy shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alisal Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monte Bella El
Monte Bella Elementary
812 students
- Fremont Elemen
Fremont Elementary
711 students
- Jesse G. Sanch
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
646 students
- Frank Paul Ele
Frank Paul Elementary
638 students
- Cesar E. Chave
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
628 students
- This school 22
Alisal Virtual Academy
22 students
What this shows Alisal Virtual Academy reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alisal Virtual Academy compares
Alisal Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.1:1 | ▼ 86% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
Asian 9.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Alisal Virtual Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Alisal Union reports $17,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alisal Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Bella Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Paul Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alisal Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alisal Virtual Academy
How many students attend Alisal Virtual Academy?
Alisal Virtual Academy has 22 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alisal Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alisal Virtual Academy is 3.1:1, which is 86% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alisal Virtual Academy?
73.7% of students at Alisal Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alisal Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alisal Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alisal Virtual Academy?
Alisal Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 88/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alisal Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Alisal Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Alisal Union?
Besides Alisal Virtual Academy, Alisal Union also operates Monte Bella Elementary (812 students), Fremont Elementary (711 students), and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary (646 students). See the Alisal Union district page for the complete list.