- Enrollment
- 2,211
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apple Valley, CA
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Federal NCES profile for Rio Vista School of Applied Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001701149
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista School of Applied Learning ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA.
School address
District: Apple Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001701149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning held near 915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060001701149 · Apple Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
927 enr · 25.8:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Apple Valley High (2,211 students)
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning held near 915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apple Valley H
Apple Valley High
2,211 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,791 students
- Sitting Bull A
Sitting Bull Academy
1,695 students
- Phoenix Academ
Phoenix Academy
1,213 students
- Vanguard Prepa
Vanguard Preparatory
1,153 students
- This school
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
927 students
What this shows Rio Vista School of Applied Learning reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Vista School of Applied Learning compares
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 33.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Apple Valley Unified reports $12,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Vista School of Applied Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sitting Bull Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Vista School of Applied Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Apple Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sitting Bull Academy
Standard public school
1,695 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy
Standard public school
1,213 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Vanguard Preparatory
Standard public school
1,153 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Sandia Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mariana Academy
Standard public school
781 students 26:1 students per teacher
Rancho Verde Elementary
Standard public school
748 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
How many students attend Rio Vista School of Applied Learning?
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning has 927 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apple Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 942 (2022-23) → 915 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning?
47.5% of students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Vista School of Applied Learning?
The largest demographic group at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Vista School of Applied Learning?
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rio Vista School of Applied Learning rank among elementary schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista School of Applied Learning ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Apple Valley Unified?
Besides Rio Vista School of Applied Learning, Apple Valley Unified also operates Apple Valley High (2,211 students), Granite Hills High (1,791 students), and Sitting Bull Academy (1,695 students). See the Apple Valley Unified district page for the complete list.