- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverside, CA
Riverside Virtual
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Virtual, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063315012176
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Virtual earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for California
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Virtual has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Virtual ranks #1 of 9 schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Riverside Unified · California
NCES ID 063315012176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-463 students YoY
Riverside Virtual shrank from 1,200 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-38.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-463 students YoY 063315012176 · Riverside, CA Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 7.1:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students)
Riverside Virtual shrank from 1,200 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-38.6%). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Riverside Virtual in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. High
2,699 students
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
2,484 students
- Ramona High
Ramona High
2,142 students
- John W. North
John W. North High
2,011 students
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,920 students
- This school 524
Riverside Virtual
524 students
What this shows Riverside Virtual reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Virtual compares
Riverside Virtual is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 67% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 67% 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.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
White 13.7%
African American 8.2%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Riverside Virtual is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Unified reports $16,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Virtual Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Virtual's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Riverside
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverside Stem Academy
Standard public school
665 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Riverside County Special Education
Special-education school
584 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
California School for the Deaf-Riverside
Special-education school
350 students 5.7:1 students per teacher
Riverside County Community
Alternative education program
181 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Riverside County Juvenile Court
Alternative education program
104 students 13:1 students per teacher
Sunshine Special Education
Special-education school
74 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Virtual
How many students attend Riverside Virtual?
Riverside Virtual has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,200 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), down 463.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Virtual?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Virtual is 7.1:1, which is 67% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% 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 Riverside Virtual?
72.0% of students at Riverside Virtual are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Virtual?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Virtual is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Virtual?
Riverside Virtual has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside Virtual rank among schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Virtual ranks #1 of 9 schools in Riverside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Unified?
Besides Riverside Virtual, Riverside Unified also operates Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students), Polytechnic High (2,484 students), and Ramona High (2,142 students). See the Riverside Unified district page for the complete list.