Enrollment
57
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Sacramento, CA
Washington Unified Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washington Unified Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064158014575
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Unified Virtual Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in West Sacramento · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.3:1
- small classes for California
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Unified Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Unified Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 064158014575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Unified Virtual Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Unified Virtual Academy
Washington Unified Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, small elementary school in West Sacramento, California, enrolling 57 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.3:1, Washington Unified Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of California schools and 71% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of California schools, with 57 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Among West Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students): Washington Unified Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.3:1 vs 24.1:1).
Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students) and Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students) alongside Washington Unified Virtual 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 Washington Unified Virtual Academy compares
Washington Unified Virtual 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 71% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
White 19.3%
Asian 19.3%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Washington Unified Virtual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes Washington Unified Virtual Academy.
$14,494
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.1%
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 Washington Unified Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeway Island Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Unified Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,168
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in West Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bridgeway Island Elementary
Standard public school
1,062 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
928 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Riverbank Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Village Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Westmore Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 20.4:1 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 (~57 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Unified Virtual Academy
How many students attend Washington Unified Virtual Academy?
Washington Unified Virtual Academy has 57 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Unified Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Unified Virtual Academy is 6.3:1, which is 71% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% 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 Washington Unified Virtual Academy?
80.7% of students at Washington Unified Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Unified Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Washington Unified Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment, in West Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Unified Virtual Academy?
Washington Unified Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Washington Unified Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in West Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Unified Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento on the city page.
Is Washington Unified Virtual Academy a good school?
Washington Unified Virtual Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also more 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 Washington Unified?
Besides Washington Unified Virtual Academy, Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students), Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students), and Stonegate Elementary (928 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.
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