- Enrollment
- 2,211
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Apple Valley Virtual Academy held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060001714643 · Apple Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 21.6:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Apple Valley High (2,211 students)
Apple Valley Virtual Academy held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Apple Valley Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apple Valley H
Apple Valley High
2,211 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,791 students
- Sitting Bull A
Sitting Bull Academy
1,695 students
- Phoenix Academ
Phoenix Academy
1,213 students
- Vanguard Prepa
Vanguard Preparatory
1,153 students
- This school 173
Apple Valley Virtual Academy
173 students
What this shows Apple Valley Virtual Academy reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apple Valley Virtual Academy compares
Apple Valley Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Apple Valley Unified reports $12,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~173 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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.
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.