- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Antioch, CA
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060285014525
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 17
- elementary schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for California
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in Antioch, CA.
School address
District: Antioch Unified · California
NCES ID 060285014525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-140 students YoY
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-32.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-140 students YoY 060285014525 · Antioch, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 10:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Valley High (1,812 students)
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-32.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High
1,812 students
- Antioch High
Antioch High
1,776 students
- Park Middle
Park Middle
1,055 students
- Dallas Ranch M
Dallas Ranch Middle
795 students
- Orchard Park
Orchard Park
751 students
- This school 261
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy
261 students
What this shows Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy compares
Thomas Gaines 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 53% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,751
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
African American 29.1%
White 10.3%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Antioch Unified reports $17,751 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antioch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallas Ranch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Antioch
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Muir (John) Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Rocketship Delta Prep
Standard public school
540 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Marsh Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Lone Tree Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mission Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Diablo Vista Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 21.6:1 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy
How many students attend Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Antioch, CA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 140.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is 10:1, which is 53% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
66.6% of students at Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment, in Antioch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy?
Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in Antioch, 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 Antioch on the city page.
What other schools are in Antioch Unified?
Besides Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy, Antioch Unified also operates Deer Valley High (1,812 students), Antioch High (1,776 students), and Park Middle (1,055 students). See the Antioch Unified district page for the complete list.