- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Castro Valley Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060780014010
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castro Valley Virtual Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Castro Valley · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for California
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Castro Valley Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castro Valley Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Castro Valley, CA.
School address
District: Castro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060780014010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Castro Valley Virtual Academy shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-29.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060780014010 · Castro Valley, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 9:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Castro Valley High (2,874 students)
Castro Valley Virtual Academy shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-29.9%). Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Castro Valley Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castro Valley
Castro Valley High
2,874 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,418 students
- Creekside Midd 754
Creekside Middle
754 students
- Independent El 662
Independent Elementary
662 students
- Proctor Elemen 613
Proctor Elementary
613 students
- This school 45
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
45 students
What this shows Castro Valley Virtual Academy reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castro Valley Virtual Academy compares
Castro Valley 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 58% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 30 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
White 24.4%
Asian 22.2%
Two or More 20.0%
African American 4.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Castro Valley Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Castro Valley Unified reports $14,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castro Valley Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independent Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castro Valley Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~45 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Castro Valley Virtual Academy
How many students attend Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy has 45 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castro Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley Virtual Academy is 9:1, which is 58% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% 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 Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
37.3% of students at Castro Valley Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Castro Valley Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 28.9% of enrollment, in Castro Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castro Valley Virtual Academy?
Castro Valley Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Castro Valley Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Castro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Castro Valley Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Castro Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Castro Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Castro Valley Unified?
Besides Castro Valley Virtual Academy, Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students), Canyon Middle (1,418 students), and Creekside Middle (754 students). See the Castro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.