Enrollment
463
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
San Diego Global Vision Academy
Federal NCES profile for San Diego Global Vision Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060148312630Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Diego Global Vision Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #161 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
San Diego Global Vision Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Diego Global Vision Academy ranks #161 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Sd Global Vision Academy District · California
NCES ID 060148312630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Diego Global Vision Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Diego Global Vision Academy
San Diego Global Vision Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in San Diego, California, enrolling 463 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,688 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sd Global Vision Academy District spends $12,426 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Diego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Albert Einstein Academies (1,448 students): San Diego Global Vision Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 24.1:1).
Sd Global Vision Academy District is a single-school charter district, so San Diego Global Vision Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 San Diego Global Vision Academy compares
San Diego Global Vision Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$12,426
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 56.5%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 13.2%
White 10.4%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, San Diego Global Vision Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd Global Vision Academy District, which includes San Diego Global Vision Academy.
$12,426
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Similar elementary schools in San Diego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Albert Einstein Academies
Standard public school
1,448 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Design 39 Campus
Standard public school
1,216 students 27:1 students per teacher
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Standard public school
1,079 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Hills
Standard public school
1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 24.1:1 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 (~463 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Diego Global Vision Academy
How many students attend San Diego Global Vision Academy?
San Diego Global Vision Academy has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego Global Vision Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Diego Global Vision Academy is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Diego Global Vision Academy?
56.6% of students at San Diego Global Vision Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Diego Global Vision Academy?
The largest demographic group at San Diego Global Vision Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Diego Global Vision Academy?
San Diego Global Vision Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 San Diego Global Vision Academy rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, San Diego Global Vision Academy ranks #161 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
Is San Diego Global Vision Academy a good school?
San Diego Global Vision Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Sd Global Vision Academy District?
None; Sd Global Vision Academy District is a single-school charter district, and San Diego Global Vision Academy is its only campus.
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