Enrollment
416
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Fernando, CA
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271012764
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in San Fernando · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in San Fernando, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Fernando, California, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,956 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #651.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Fernando's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gridley Street Elementary (454 students): Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 17.5:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Vista Del Valle Dual Language 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 Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy compares
Vista Del Valle Dual Language 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.5 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 96.6%
White 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.7, Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in San Fernando
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gridley Street Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
San Fernando Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
O'melveny Elementary
Standard public school
345 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
How many students attend Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy?
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Fernando, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy?
74.0% of students at Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in San Fernando, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy?
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy rank among elementary schools in San Fernando?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando on the city page.
Is Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy a good school?
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.
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