Enrollment
526
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delano, CA
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Del Vista Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061089001209Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Vista Math and Science Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Vista Math and Science Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Vista Math and Science Academy ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061089001209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del Vista Math and Science Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Del Vista Math and Science Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Delano, California, enrolling 526 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.9% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 526 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,962 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #248.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Delano's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pioneer (1,043 students): Del Vista Math and Science Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.9:1 vs 23.2:1).
Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students) and Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students) alongside Del Vista Math and Science 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 Del Vista Math and Science Academy compares
Del Vista Math and Science 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 92.4%
Asian 5.1%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Del Vista Math and Science Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delano Union Elementary, which includes Del Vista Math and Science Academy.
$19,208
Per student
+16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 65.0%
Federal 22.5%
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 Del Vista Math and Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nueva Vista Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Almond Tree Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Vina Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Vista Math and Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Delano
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer
Standard public school
1,043 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Standard public school
684 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Morningside
Standard public school
477 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 22:1 students per teacher
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
363 students 18.1:1 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 (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Del Vista Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Del Vista Math and Science Academy?
Del Vista Math and Science Academy has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delano, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Vista Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Vista Math and Science Academy is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Vista Math and Science Academy?
83.9% of students at Del Vista Math and Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Vista Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Del Vista Math and Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Vista Math and Science Academy?
Del Vista Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Del Vista Math and Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Vista Math and Science Academy ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Delano, 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 Delano on the city page.
Is Del Vista Math and Science Academy a good school?
Del Vista Math and Science Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Delano Union Elementary?
Besides Del Vista Math and Science Academy, Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students), Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students), and Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy (585 students). See the Delano Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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