- Enrollment
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Puente, CA
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rowland Virtual Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 83/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063375014636
👥 S:T ratio 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 27
- public schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 83
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for California
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Virtual Learning Academy ranks #1 of 27 public schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Rowland Unified · California
NCES ID 063375014636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-61.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 063375014636 · La Puente, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 4.2:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 83
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Rowland High (2,016 students)
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-61.4%). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Rowlan
John a. Rowland High
2,016 students
- Nogales High
Nogales High
1,535 students
- Stanley G. Osw
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
879 students
- Blandford Elem 643
Blandford Elementary
643 students
- Ybarra Academy 630
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
630 students
- This school 21
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy
21 students
What this shows Rowland Virtual Learning Academy reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowland Virtual Learning Academy compares
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy 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 | 4.2:1 | ▼ 80% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Rowland Virtual Learning Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Rowland Unified reports $19,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowland Virtual Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Rowland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nogales High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blandford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowland Virtual Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rowland Virtual Learning Academy
How many students attend Rowland Virtual Learning Academy?
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy has 21 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowland Virtual Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowland Virtual Learning Academy is 4.2:1, which is 80% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% 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 Rowland Virtual Learning Academy?
78.3% of students at Rowland Virtual Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowland Virtual Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rowland Virtual Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowland Virtual Learning Academy?
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (higher 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 Rowland Virtual Learning Academy rank among public schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Virtual Learning Academy ranks #1 of 27 public schools in La Puente, 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 La Puente on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowland Unified?
Besides Rowland Virtual Learning Academy, Rowland Unified also operates John a. Rowland High (2,016 students), Nogales High (1,535 students), and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy (879 students). See the Rowland Unified district page for the complete list.