Enrollment
43
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pvusd Virtual Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pvusd Virtual Academy
Pvusd Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Watsonville, California, enrolling 43 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.1:1, Pvusd Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of California schools and 72% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of California schools, with 43 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Among Watsonville's public schools, it stands alongside Ceiba College Preparatory Academy (501 students): Pvusd Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Pajaro Valley Unified also operates Watsonville High (2,215 students) and Pajaro Valley High (1,293 students) alongside Pvusd Virtual 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 Pvusd Virtual Academy compares
Pvusd Virtual 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 83.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pajaro Valley Unified, which includes Pvusd Virtual Academy.
$17,011
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 56.5%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.1:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Pvusd Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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