- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, CA
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062088005857
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #4 of 28
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- small classes for California
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies ranks #4 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Lancaster Elementary · California
NCES ID 062088005857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-218 students YoY
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-45.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-218 students YoY 062088005857 · Lancaster, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 15.7:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students)
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-45.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amargosa Creek
Amargosa Creek Middle
859 students
- New Vista Midd
New Vista Middle
835 students
- Endeavour Midd
Endeavour Middle
805 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary
788 students
- El Dorado Elem
El Dorado Elementary
766 students
- This school 282
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
282 students
What this shows Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies compares
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
African American 22.3%
White 10.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Elementary reports $17,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Endeavour Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sundown Elementary
Standard public school
941 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Standard public school
771 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
El Dorado Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Senior Elementary
Standard public school
763 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
West Wind Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 29.1:1 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
How many students attend Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies?
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 218.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies is 15.7:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 0% higher 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 Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies?
82.3% of students at Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies?
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies ranks #4 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Elementary?
Besides Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies, Lancaster Elementary also operates Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students), New Vista Middle (835 students), and Endeavour Middle (805 students). See the Lancaster Elementary district page for the complete list.