Enrollment
173
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apple Valley, CA
Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Apple Valley Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001714643
👥 S:T ratio 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apple Valley Virtual Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Apple Valley Virtual Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Valley Virtual Academy ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA.
School address
District: Apple Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001714643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apple Valley Virtual Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Apple Valley Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small elementary school in Apple Valley, California, enrolling 173 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #414, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (16%) (diversity index 45/100).
The surrounding Apple Valley Unified spends $11,440 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Apple Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sitting Bull Academy (1,695 students): Apple Valley Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 25.3:1).
Apple Valley Unified also operates Apple Valley High (2,211 students) and Granite Hills High (1,791 students) alongside Apple Valley Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Apple Valley Virtual Academy compares
Apple Valley Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 15.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Apple Valley Virtual Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Apple Valley Unified, which includes Apple Valley Virtual Academy.
$11,440
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 72.2%
Federal 14.3%
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.
How Apple Valley Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sitting Bull Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apple Valley Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,211
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Apple Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sitting Bull Academy
Standard public school
1,695 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy
Standard public school
1,213 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Vanguard Preparatory
Standard public school
1,153 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Standard public school
927 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Sandia Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mariana Academy
Standard public school
781 students 26:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Apple Valley Virtual Academy
How many students attend Apple Valley Virtual Academy?
Apple Valley Virtual Academy has 173 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apple Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Virtual Academy is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apple Valley Virtual Academy?
71.4% of students at Apple Valley Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apple Valley Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Apple Valley Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apple Valley Virtual Academy?
Apple Valley Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Apple Valley Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Valley Virtual Academy ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley on the city page.
Is Apple Valley Virtual Academy a good school?
Apple Valley Virtual Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Apple Valley Unified?
Besides Apple Valley Virtual Academy, Apple Valley Unified also operates Apple Valley High (2,211 students), Granite Hills High (1,791 students), and Sitting Bull Academy (1,695 students). See the Apple Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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