- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Del Vista Math and Science Academy grew from 497 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 061089001209 · Delano, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
526 enr · 23.9:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer (1,043 students)
Del Vista Math and Science Academy grew from 497 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Vista Math and Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pioneer
Pioneer
1,043 students
- Nueva Vista La
Nueva Vista Language Academy
684 students
- Cecil Avenue M
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
585 students
- Almond Tree Mi
Almond Tree Middle
554 students
- This school
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
526 students
- La Vina Middle
La Vina Middle
521 students
What this shows Del Vista Math and Science Academy reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Vista Math and Science Academy compares
Del Vista Math and Science Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,264
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Delano Union Elementary reports $21,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~526 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), up 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.