- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paramount, CA
Paramount Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Paramount Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062985014654
👥 S:T ratio 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paramount Virtual Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #9 of 16
- public schools in Paramount · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Paramount Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount Virtual Academy ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Paramount, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985014654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Paramount Virtual Academy shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-40.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 0.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 062985014654 · Paramount, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 18.3:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramount High (3,400 students)
Paramount Virtual Academy shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (-40.0%). Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 0.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paramount Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramount High
Paramount High
3,400 students
- Hollydale 794
Hollydale
794 students
- Alondra Middle 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- Frank J. Zambo 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- Paramount Park 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- This school 55
Paramount Virtual Academy
55 students
What this shows Paramount Virtual Academy reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paramount Virtual Academy compares
Paramount 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paramount Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollydale | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alondra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Zamboni | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paramount Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paramount Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Paramount
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 (~55 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paramount Virtual Academy
How many students attend Paramount Virtual Academy?
Paramount Virtual Academy has 55 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Paramount, CA. CCD year-over-year: 55 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paramount Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Paramount Virtual Academy is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Paramount Virtual Academy?
76.4% of students at Paramount Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paramount Virtual Academy?
Paramount Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Paramount Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Paramount?
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount Virtual Academy ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Paramount, 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 Paramount on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramount Unified?
Besides Paramount Virtual Academy, Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students), Hollydale (794 students), and Alondra Middle (735 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.