Enrollment
693
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Victorville, CA
Galileo Academy 101
Federal NCES profile for Galileo Academy 101, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064104011110
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galileo Academy 101 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #2 of 24
- elementary schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Galileo Academy 101 has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo Academy 101 ranks #2 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Victor Elementary · California
NCES ID 064104011110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galileo Academy 101 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galileo Academy 101
Galileo Academy 101 is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Victorville, California, enrolling 693 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 693 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 1,815 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #394.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Victorville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary (1,014 students): Galileo Academy 101 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.7:1 vs 26:1).
Victor Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (1,014 students) and Mojave Vista Elementary (904 students) alongside Galileo Academy 101.
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 Galileo Academy 101 compares
Galileo Academy 101 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 71.4%
African American 9.8%
White 9.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Galileo Academy 101 is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victor Elementary, which includes Galileo Academy 101.
$14,313
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 76.7%
Federal 12.1%
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 Galileo Academy 101 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mojave Vista Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery School of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenger School of Sports and Fitness | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galileo Academy 101's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Victorville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
1,014 students 26:1 students per teacher
Mojave Vista Elementary
Standard public school
904 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Discovery School of the Arts
Standard public school
902 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
Standard public school
843 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 22:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary
Standard public school
790 students 21.9:1 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 (~693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Galileo Academy 101
How many students attend Galileo Academy 101?
Galileo Academy 101 has 693 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Victorville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo Academy 101?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo Academy 101 is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galileo Academy 101?
65.3% of students at Galileo Academy 101 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galileo Academy 101?
The largest demographic group at Galileo Academy 101 is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galileo Academy 101?
Galileo Academy 101 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Galileo Academy 101 rank among elementary schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo Academy 101 ranks #2 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, 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 Victorville on the city page.
Is Galileo Academy 101 a good school?
Galileo Academy 101 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Victor Elementary?
Besides Galileo Academy 101, Victor Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (1,014 students), Mojave Vista Elementary (904 students), and Discovery School of the Arts (902 students). See the Victor Elementary district page for the complete list.
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