Enrollment
276
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vista, CA
Dual Language Immersion North County
Federal NCES profile for Dual Language Immersion North County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060195414341Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dual Language Immersion North County earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 15
- elementary schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dual Language Immersion North County has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dual Language Immersion North County ranks #1 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060195414341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dual Language Immersion North County compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dual Language Immersion North County
Dual Language Immersion North County is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Vista, California, enrolling 276 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 627 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 55 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding National University Academy Dual Language Institute District spends $12,967 per pupil, 21% 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): Dual Language Immersion North County is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23:1 vs 29.8:1).
National University Academy Dual Language Institute District is a single-school charter district, so Dual Language Immersion North County 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 Dual Language Immersion North County compares
Dual Language Immersion North County on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,967
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 55 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.
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 70.7%
White 19.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Dual Language Immersion North County is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for National University Academy Dual Language Institute District, which includes Dual Language Immersion North County.
$12,967
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 55.0%
Federal 9.2%
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
Classical Academy Vista
Standard public school
651 students 25:1 students per teacher
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 22.3:1 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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dual Language Immersion North County
How many students attend Dual Language Immersion North County?
Dual Language Immersion North County has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vista, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dual Language Immersion North County?
The student-teacher ratio at Dual Language Immersion North County is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dual Language Immersion North County?
37.1% of students at Dual Language Immersion North County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dual Language Immersion North County?
The largest demographic group at Dual Language Immersion North County is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dual Language Immersion North County?
Dual Language Immersion North County has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Dual Language Immersion North County rank among elementary schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Dual Language Immersion North County ranks #1 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 Dual Language Immersion North County a good school?
Dual Language Immersion North County earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 National University Academy Dual Language Institute District?
None; National University Academy Dual Language Institute District is a single-school charter district, and Dual Language Immersion North County is its only campus.
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