- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lodi, CA
Valley Robotics Academy
Federal NCES profile for Valley Robotics Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062223014403
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Robotics Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Robotics Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Robotics Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Valley Robotics Academy shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-24.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 062223014403 · Lodi, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 21.4:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Valley Robotics Academy shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-24.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Robotics Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tokay High
Tokay High
2,058 students
- Lodi High
Lodi High
1,952 students
- Bear Creek Hig
Bear Creek High
1,925 students
- Ronald E. Mcna
Ronald E. Mcnair High
1,644 students
- Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle
893 students
- This school 278
Valley Robotics Academy
278 students
What this shows Valley Robotics Academy reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Robotics Academy compares
Valley Robotics 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
94.6%
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
$16,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 31.3%
Asian 22.7%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Valley Robotics Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi Unified reports $16,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Robotics Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Robotics Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Lodi
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Robotics Academy
How many students attend Valley Robotics Academy?
Valley Robotics Academy has 278 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lodi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Robotics Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Robotics Academy is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Valley Robotics Academy?
48.0% of students at Valley Robotics Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Robotics Academy?
The largest demographic group at Valley Robotics Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Robotics Academy?
Valley Robotics Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Robotics Academy rank among schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Robotics Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lodi, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lodi on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides Valley Robotics Academy, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.