Enrollment
927
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rio Vista School of Applied Learning compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is a large elementary school in Apple Valley, California, enrolling 927 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 927 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 917 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #878, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (33%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Apple Valley Unified spends $11,440 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Apple Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sitting Bull Academy (1,695 students): Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 25.3:1).
Apple Valley Unified also operates Apple Valley High (2,211 students) and Granite Hills High (1,791 students) alongside Rio Vista School of Applied 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 Rio Vista School of Applied Learning compares
Rio Vista School of Applied 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,440
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Apple Valley Unified, which includes Rio Vista School of Applied Learning.
$11,440
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 72.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 2,211
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~927 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rio Vista School of Applied Learning a good school?
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. 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 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.
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