At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
22
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Alisal Virtual Academy is a public primary serving grades 1–6 in Salinas, California. The school enrolls 22 students. It is part of the Alisal Union district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelPrimary
Grade Span1–6
DistrictAlisal Union
County6053
CitySalinas
ZIP93906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060195014638
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment22
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.