Enrollment
13
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redondo Beach, CA
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning
Federal NCES profile for Redondo Beach Virtual Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060003214656
👥 S:T ratio 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 14
- public schools in Redondo Beach · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for California
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redondo Beach Virtual Learning ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Redondo Beach, CA.
School address
District: Redondo Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060003214656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-40% 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
What stands out at Redondo Beach Virtual Learning
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning is a small combined-grade school in Redondo Beach, California, enrolling 13 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13:1, Redondo Beach Virtual Learning is leaner than roughly 92% of California schools and 40% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of California schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by Two or More (39%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
The surrounding Redondo Beach Unified spends $12,593 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Redondo Beach Unified also operates Redondo Union High (2,921 students) and Adams Middle (1,165 students) alongside Redondo Beach Virtual Learning.
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 Redondo Beach Virtual Learning compares
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,593
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Redondo Beach Virtual Learning is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redondo Beach Unified, which includes Redondo Beach Virtual Learning.
$12,593
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Redondo Beach Virtual Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parras (Nick G.) Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redondo Beach Virtual Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,921
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~13 students)
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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 an alternative 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 13:1, which is 40% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 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% of enrollment, in Redondo Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redondo Beach Virtual Learning?
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Redondo Beach Virtual Learning rank among public schools in Redondo Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Redondo Beach Virtual Learning ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Redondo Beach, 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 Redondo Beach on the city page.
Is Redondo Beach Virtual Learning a good school?
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Redondo Beach Unified?
Besides Redondo Beach Virtual Learning, Redondo Beach Unified also operates Redondo Union High (2,921 students), Adams Middle (1,165 students), and Parras (Nick G.) Middle (1,031 students). See the Redondo Beach Unified district page for the complete list.
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