Enrollment
7,460
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carmichael, CA
Visions in Education
Federal NCES profile for Visions in Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060235308283Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Visions in Education earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Carmichael · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.4:1
- large classes for California
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Visions in Education has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Visions in Education ranks #3 of 3 schools in Carmichael, CA.
School address
District: Visions in Education District · California
NCES ID 060235308283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
254.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Visions in Education compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Visions in Education
Visions in Education is a large charter combined-grade school in Carmichael, California, enrolling 7,460 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.4:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 37% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 7,460 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 829 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Visions in Education District spends $10,352 per pupil, 37% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Carmichael's public schools, it stands alongside Options for Youth-San Juan (720 students): Visions in Education is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.4:1 vs 24:1).
Visions in Education District is a single-school charter district, so Visions in Education operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 7,460 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in California, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Visions in Education compares
Visions in Education on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7,460 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
7,460
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 829 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 8.4%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Visions in Education is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Visions in Education District, which includes Visions in Education.
$10,352
Per student
-37%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 77.9%
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.
Similar other schools in Carmichael
2 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 (~7,460 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Visions in Education
How many students attend Visions in Education?
Visions in Education has 7,460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carmichael, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Visions in Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Visions in Education is 29.4:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Visions in Education?
48.3% of students at Visions in Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Visions in Education?
The largest demographic group at Visions in Education is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Carmichael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Visions in Education?
Visions in Education has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Visions in Education rank among schools in Carmichael?
By Resource Investment Index, Visions in Education ranks #3 of 3 schools in Carmichael, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carmichael on the city page.
Is Visions in Education a good school?
Visions in Education earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Visions in Education District?
None; Visions in Education District is a single-school charter district, and Visions in Education is its only campus.
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