Enrollment
278
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Robotics Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Robotics Academy
Valley Robotics Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lodi, California, enrolling 278 students.
At 21.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 278 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 757 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #312.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lodi's public schools, it stands alongside Vista Oaks Charter (999 students): Valley Robotics Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 28.5:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside Valley Robotics 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 Valley Robotics Academy compares
Valley Robotics 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,195
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Valley Robotics Academy.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~278 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valley Robotics Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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