Enrollment
615
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vallejo, CA
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Solano Widenmann Leadership 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 064074006723
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 16
- elementary schools in Vallejo · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, CA.
School address
District: Vallejo City Unified · California
NCES ID 064074006723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Vallejo, California, enrolling 615 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 64.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,948 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,625, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vallejo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Caliber: Changemakers Academy (975 students): Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 23.2:1).
Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students) and Vallejo High (1,146 students) alongside Solano Widenmann Leadership 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 Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy compares
Solano Widenmann Leadership 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 | 64.1% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
69.1%
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
$15,749
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 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 55.6%
African American 20.8%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 4.7%
White 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallejo City Unified, which includes Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy.
$15,749
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 59.2%
Federal 13.6%
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 Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse M. Bethel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vallejo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hogan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Vallejo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caliber: Changemakers Academy
Standard public school
975 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
Standard public school
676 students 26:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Cave Language Academy
Standard public school
505 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Cove Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Dan Mini Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 25.5:1 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 (~615 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
How many students attend Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy?
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vallejo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Solano Widenmann Leadership 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 Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy?
64.1% of students at Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Vallejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy?
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy rank among elementary schools in Vallejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo on the city page.
Is Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy a good school?
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy earns 14/100 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 Vallejo City Unified?
Besides Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy, Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students), Vallejo High (1,146 students), and Hogan Middle (785 students). See the Vallejo City Unified district page for the complete list.
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