Enrollment
560
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Napa, CA
Napa Valley Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Napa Valley Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062664004039
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Napa Valley Language Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #10 of 14
- elementary schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Napa Valley Language Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Napa Valley Language Academy ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664004039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Napa Valley Language Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Napa Valley Language Academy
Napa Valley Language Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Napa, California, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 560 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,606 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #887.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1400 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Napa Valley Unified spends $13,207 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Napa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Browns Valley Elementary (651 students): Napa Valley Language Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.5:1 vs 32.5:1).
Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students) and Napa High (1,642 students) alongside Napa Valley Language Academy.
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 Napa Valley Language Academy compares
Napa Valley Language Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% 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
30.2%
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
$13,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 83.9%
White 15.0%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Napa Valley Language Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napa Valley Unified, which includes Napa Valley Language Academy.
$13,207
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 Napa Valley Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Napa Valley Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Napa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Shearer Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Willow Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Pueblo Vista Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Bel Aire Park Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Snow Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 23.6:1 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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Napa Valley Language Academy
How many students attend Napa Valley Language Academy?
Napa Valley Language Academy has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Napa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Napa Valley Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Napa Valley Language Academy is 25.5:1, which is 19% 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 Napa Valley Language Academy?
52.3% of students at Napa Valley Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Napa Valley Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Napa Valley Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Napa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Napa Valley Language Academy?
Napa Valley Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Napa Valley Language Academy rank among elementary schools in Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Napa Valley Language Academy ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, 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 Napa on the city page.
Is Napa Valley Language Academy a good school?
Napa Valley Language Academy earns 24/100 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 Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Napa Valley Language Academy, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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