Enrollment
685
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Adelanto, CA
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Federal NCES profile for George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060171011089
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Adelanto · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Adelanto, CA.
School address
District: Adelanto Elementary · California
NCES ID 060171011089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Adelanto, California, enrolling 685 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,944 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,133.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 685 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Adelanto's elementary schools, it stands alongside Victoria Magathan Elementary (551 students): George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 24:1).
Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students) and Columbia Middle (754 students) alongside George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle.
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 George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle compares
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$16,932
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 83.6%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 3.8%
White 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adelanto Elementary, which includes George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle.
$16,932
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 67.6%
Federal 20.2%
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.
How George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melva Davis Academy of Excellence | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Linda Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Kincaid Preparatory | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria Magathan Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Adelanto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Victoria Magathan Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Eagle Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Theodore Vick Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Park Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Donald F. Bradach Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
How many students attend George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle?
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle has 685 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Adelanto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle?
77.7% of students at George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle?
The largest demographic group at George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Adelanto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle?
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle rank among elementary schools in Adelanto?
By Resource Investment Index, George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Adelanto, 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 Adelanto on the city page.
Is George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle a good school?
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Adelanto Elementary?
Besides George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle, Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students), Columbia Middle (754 students), and Mesa Linda Middle (735 students). See the Adelanto Elementary district page for the complete list.
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