- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvine, CA
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 068450014558
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 35
- elementary schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for California
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450014558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-46.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 068450014558 · Irvine, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 8.3:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Portola High (2,693 students)
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-46.3%). Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portola High
Portola High
2,693 students
- University Hig
University High
2,307 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
2,244 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,232 students
- Irvine High
Irvine High
1,964 students
- This school 58
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
58 students
What this shows Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy compares
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy is a shrinking 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 61% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 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 32.8%
Asian 27.6%
White 19.0%
Two or More 15.5%
African American 5.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irvine Unified reports $14,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Irvine
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Hills
Standard public school
1,373 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Woodbury Elementary
Standard public school
1,095 students 31.3:1 students per teacher
Beacon Park
Standard public school
1,065 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
1,037 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Village Elementary
Standard public school
1,007 students 28:1 students per teacher
Solis Park
Standard public school
972 students 60.8:1 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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
How many students attend Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy?
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy has 58 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy is 8.3:1, which is 61% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy?
24.5% of students at Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 32.8% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy?
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvine Unified?
Besides Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy, Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students), University High (2,307 students), and Northwood High (2,244 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.