- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CA
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061336014474
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 18
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for California
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun ranks #2 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336014474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-110 students YoY
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-35.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-110 students YoY 061336014474 · Fairfield, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 13.5:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students)
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-35.5%). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angelo Rodrigu
Angelo Rodriguez High
2,111 students
- Armijo High
Armijo High
1,844 students
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High
1,605 students
- Grange Middle
Grange Middle
944 students
- Green Valley M
Green Valley Middle
903 students
- This school 175
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun
175 students
What this shows Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun compares
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,652
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 10.9%
White 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield-Suisun Unified reports $14,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
K. I. Jones Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nelda Mundy Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cordelia Hills Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Weir Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
699 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Creek Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Center Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 30.5:1 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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun
How many students attend Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun?
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun has 175 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun is 13.5:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun?
53.9% of students at Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun?
Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun ranks #2 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.