- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vista, CA
Vista Visions Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vista Visions Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 064119013151
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Visions Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for California
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Visions Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Visions Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: Vista Unified · California
NCES ID 064119013151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Vista Visions Academy shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 064119013151 · Vista, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 9.7:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students)
Vista Visions Academy shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Visions Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Buena V
Rancho Buena Vista High
1,949 students
- Vista High
Vista High
1,746 students
- Mission Vista
Mission Vista High
1,670 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
1,158 students
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle
866 students
- This school 68
Vista Visions Academy
68 students
What this shows Vista Visions Academy reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Visions Academy compares
Vista Visions Academy 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 55% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.2%
White 23.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Vista Visions Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vista Unified reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Visions Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Buena Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Visions Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar other schools in Vista
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Visions Academy
How many students attend Vista Visions Academy?
Vista Visions Academy has 68 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Visions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Visions Academy is 9.7:1, which is 55% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% 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 Vista Visions Academy?
52.2% of students at Vista Visions Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Visions Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vista Visions Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Visions Academy?
Vista Visions Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Vista Visions Academy rank among schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Visions Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Vista, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Vista Unified?
Besides Vista Visions Academy, Vista Unified also operates Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students), Vista High (1,746 students), and Mission Vista High (1,670 students). See the Vista Unified district page for the complete list.