Enrollment
102
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Leandro, CA
San Leandro Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for San Leandro Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063468014627
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Leandro Virtual Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 18
- public schools in San Leandro · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
San Leandro Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Leandro Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 18 public schools in San Leandro, CA.
School address
District: San Leandro Unified · California
NCES ID 063468014627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Leandro Virtual Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Leandro Virtual Academy
San Leandro Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in San Leandro, California, enrolling 102 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 102 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Among San Leandro's public schools, it stands alongside Alameda County Juvenile Hall/Court (56 students): San Leandro Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 9.3:1).
San Leandro Unified also operates San Leandro High (2,510 students) and John Muir Middle (969 students) alongside San Leandro Virtual Academy.
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 Leandro Virtual Academy compares
San Leandro Virtual 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 48.0%
Asian 13.7%
White 12.7%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 11.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, San Leandro Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Leandro Unified, which includes San Leandro Virtual Academy.
$15,462
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 48.9%
Federal 9.6%
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 San Leandro Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bancroft Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Halkin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Leandro Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in San Leandro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~102 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Leandro Virtual Academy
How many students attend San Leandro Virtual Academy?
San Leandro Virtual Academy has 102 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Leandro, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Leandro Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Leandro Virtual Academy is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% higher 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 San Leandro Virtual Academy?
58.6% of students at San Leandro Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Leandro Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at San Leandro Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in San Leandro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Leandro Virtual Academy?
San Leandro Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 San Leandro Virtual Academy rank among public schools in San Leandro?
By Resource Investment Index, San Leandro Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 18 public schools in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro on the city page.
Is San Leandro Virtual Academy a good school?
San Leandro Virtual Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 San Leandro Unified?
Besides San Leandro Virtual Academy, San Leandro Unified also operates San Leandro High (2,510 students), John Muir Middle (969 students), and Bancroft Middle (948 students). See the San Leandro Unified district page for the complete list.
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