- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fair Oaks, CA
La Vista Center
Federal NCES profile for La Vista Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063462008193
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vista Center earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Fair Oaks · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for California
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vista Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista Center ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Fair Oaks, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462008193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
La Vista Center shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-41.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 063462008193 · Fair Oaks, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 7:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
La Vista Center shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-41.2%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Vista Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 28
La Vista Center
28 students
What this shows La Vista Center reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vista Center compares
La Vista Center 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 67% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,227
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 28 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, La Vista Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Vista Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vista Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Fair Oaks
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~28 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Vista Center
How many students attend La Vista Center?
La Vista Center has 28 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Fair Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vista Center?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vista Center is 7:1, which is 67% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% 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 La Vista Center?
79.4% of students at La Vista Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vista Center?
The largest demographic group at La Vista Center is Hispanic or Latino at 32.1% of enrollment, in Fair Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vista Center?
La Vista Center has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Vista Center rank among public schools in Fair Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista Center ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Fair Oaks, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fair Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides La Vista Center, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.