How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carmen Dragon Elementary | Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Antioch, CA | Antioch, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 495 | 261 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.6% | 80.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carmen Dragon Elementary | Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,751 | $17,751 |
| District | Antioch Unified | Antioch Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carmen Dragon Elementary | Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| African American | 31.3% | 29.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Asian | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 7.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carmen Dragon Elementary | Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 389:1 | 980:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.9% | 20.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.