Enrollment
13
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 060003214656
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning — Redondo Beach, CA
Federal NCES profile for Redondo Beach Virtual Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Redondo Beach Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+104% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redondo Beach Virtual Learning compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning reports 13 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 44:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 104% above the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 177% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 27.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the California average and 47% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Redondo Beach Unified spends $14,713 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.4% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Redondo Beach Virtual Learning compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 44:1 | ▲ 104% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
44:1
students per teacher
— 104% above state mean
Top 100% in California — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,713
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 13 Top 2% in California — larger than 98% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 44:1 +104% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 27.3% -51% vs state
NCES ID 060003214656
Student demographics
Two or More 38.5%
White 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 7.7%
Asian 7.7%
Largest group: Two or More at 38.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redondo Beach Unified, which includes Redondo Beach Virtual Learning.
$14,713
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 40.7%
Federal 7.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,921
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Redondo Beach Virtual Learning
How many students attend Redondo Beach Virtual Learning?
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning has 13 students enrolled. It is a other school in Redondo Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redondo Beach Virtual Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Redondo Beach Virtual Learning is 44:1, which is 104% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 177% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redondo Beach Virtual Learning?
27.3% of students at Redondo Beach Virtual Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redondo Beach Virtual Learning?
The largest demographic group at Redondo Beach Virtual Learning is Two or More at 38.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Redondo Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redondo Beach Virtual Learning?
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.