- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Red Bluff, CA
Vista Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vista Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063198004922
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Preparatory Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Red Bluff · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Preparatory Academy ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Red Bluff, CA.
School address
District: Red Bluff Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063198004922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Vista Preparatory Academy grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 063198004922 · Red Bluff, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 21.6:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: William M. Metteer Elementary (458 students)
Vista Preparatory Academy grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vista Preparatory Academy
541 students
- William M. Met
William M. Metteer Elementary
458 students
- Jackson Height
Jackson Heights Elementary
407 students
- Bidwell Elemen
Bidwell Elementary
387 students
- Red Bluff Comm 16
Red Bluff Community Day
16 students
What this shows Vista Preparatory Academy reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Preparatory Academy compares
Vista Preparatory Academy is a growing 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.4%
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
$19,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 43.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Vista Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Bluff Union Elementary reports $19,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William M. Metteer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bluff Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar middle schools in Red Bluff
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Vista Preparatory Academy?
Vista Preparatory Academy has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Red Bluff, CA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Preparatory Academy is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Preparatory Academy?
74.3% of students at Vista Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vista Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Red Bluff, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Preparatory Academy?
Vista Preparatory 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 Vista Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Red Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Preparatory Academy ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Red Bluff, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Red Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Bluff Union Elementary?
Besides Vista Preparatory Academy, Red Bluff Union Elementary also operates William M. Metteer Elementary (458 students), Jackson Heights Elementary (407 students), and Bidwell Elementary (387 students). See the Red Bluff Union Elementary district page for the complete list.