Enrollment
651
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vista, CA
Classical Academy Vista
Federal NCES profile for Classical Academy Vista, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060147314298Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classical Academy Vista earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 15
- elementary schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Classical Academy Vista has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Academy Vista ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: Classical Academy Vista District · California
NCES ID 060147314298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Classical Academy Vista compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Classical Academy Vista
Classical Academy Vista is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Vista, California, enrolling 651 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.9% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the California average.
Enrollment of 651 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #811.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Classical Academy Vista District spends $11,358 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Vista's elementary schools, it stands alongside Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology (744 students): Classical Academy Vista is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25:1 vs 29.8:1).
Classical Academy Vista District is a single-school charter district, so Classical Academy Vista operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Classical Academy Vista compares
Classical Academy Vista on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,358
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Classical Academy Vista is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Classical Academy Vista District, which includes Classical Academy Vista.
$11,358
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 53.6%
Federal 2.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Standard public school
744 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Breeze Hill Elementary
Standard public school
742 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Standard public school
740 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Grapevine Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Bobier Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 26.8:1 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 (~651 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Classical Academy Vista
How many students attend Classical Academy Vista?
Classical Academy Vista has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vista, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy Vista is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Classical Academy Vista?
22.9% of students at Classical Academy Vista are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical Academy Vista?
The largest demographic group at Classical Academy Vista is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical Academy Vista?
Classical Academy Vista has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Classical Academy Vista rank among elementary schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Academy Vista ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, 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 Vista on the city page.
Is Classical Academy Vista a good school?
Classical Academy Vista earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. 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 Classical Academy Vista District?
None; Classical Academy Vista District is a single-school charter district, and Classical Academy Vista is its only campus.
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