- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imperial Beach, CA
Sbusd Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sbusd Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063738014501
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sbusd Virtual Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Imperial Beach · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sbusd Virtual Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sbusd Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union · California
NCES ID 063738014501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Sbusd Virtual Academy shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-50.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 063738014501 · Imperial Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 21.8:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students)
Sbusd Virtual Academy shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-50.4%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sbusd Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nestor Languag
Nestor Language Academy Charter
1,079 students
- Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach Charter
724 students
- George Nicolof
George Nicoloff Elementary
616 students
- Teofilo Mendoz
Teofilo Mendoza
468 students
- Oneonta Elemen
Oneonta Elementary
434 students
- This school 131
Sbusd Virtual Academy
131 students
What this shows Sbusd Virtual Academy reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sbusd Virtual Academy compares
Sbusd Virtual 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$22,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for South Bay Union reports $22,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sbusd Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Language Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imperial Beach Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Nicoloff Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teofilo Mendoza | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sbusd Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Imperial Beach
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Imperial Beach Charter
Standard public school
724 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Oneonta Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Bayside Steam Academy
Standard public school
362 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sbusd Virtual Academy
How many students attend Sbusd Virtual Academy?
Sbusd Virtual Academy has 131 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imperial Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sbusd Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sbusd Virtual Academy is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sbusd Virtual Academy?
57.3% of students at Sbusd Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sbusd Virtual Academy?
Sbusd Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sbusd Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Imperial Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Sbusd Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bay Union?
Besides Sbusd Virtual Academy, South Bay Union also operates Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students), Imperial Beach Charter (724 students), and George Nicoloff Elementary (616 students). See the South Bay Union district page for the complete list.