- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watsonville, CA
Pvusd Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pvusd Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062949014508
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pvusd Virtual Academy earns 73/100 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 3
- schools in Watsonville · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.1:1
- small classes for California
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pvusd Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pvusd Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Watsonville, CA.
School address
District: Pajaro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062949014508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Pvusd Virtual Academy shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-51.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 062949014508 · Watsonville, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 6.1:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Watsonville High (2,215 students)
Pvusd Virtual Academy shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-51.3%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pvusd Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watsonville Hi
Watsonville High
2,215 students
- Pajaro Valley
Pajaro Valley High
1,293 students
- Aptos High
Aptos High
1,274 students
- Alianza Charte 626
Alianza Charter
626 students
- Rolling Hills 588
Rolling Hills Middle
588 students
- This school 43
Pvusd Virtual Academy
43 students
What this shows Pvusd Virtual Academy reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pvusd Virtual Academy compares
Pvusd 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 72% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 72% 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
$20,320
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 83.7%
White 11.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Pvusd Virtual Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pajaro Valley Unified reports $20,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pvusd Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pajaro Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aptos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alianza Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pvusd Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Watsonville
2 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 (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pvusd Virtual Academy
How many students attend Pvusd Virtual Academy?
Pvusd Virtual Academy has 43 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Watsonville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pvusd Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pvusd Virtual Academy is 6.1:1, which is 72% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% 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 Pvusd Virtual Academy?
60.5% of students at Pvusd Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pvusd Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pvusd Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment, in Watsonville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pvusd Virtual Academy?
Pvusd Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (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 Pvusd Virtual Academy rank among schools in Watsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pvusd Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Watsonville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pajaro Valley Unified?
Besides Pvusd Virtual Academy, Pajaro Valley Unified also operates Watsonville High (2,215 students), Pajaro Valley High (1,293 students), and Aptos High (1,274 students). See the Pajaro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.