At a glance
Reported students
210
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
210
Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM: 210 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
22.6:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 125
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM
Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Moreno Valley. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Acad for STEM DIST. NCES reports 210 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.6:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (67.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM
- 1How do the reported 22.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic21%
- Black67.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Elementary Elementary · Moreno Valley Unified | KG–05 | 612 | 0.4 mi |
| Sunnymead Elementary Elementary · Moreno Valley Unified | KG–05 | 642 | 0.8 mi |
| Serrano Elementary Elementary · Moreno Valley Unified | KG–06 | 496 | 0.9 mi |
| Ramona Elementary Elementary · Moreno Valley Unified | KG–06 | 528 | 1 mi |
| Sunnymeadows Elementary Elementary · Moreno Valley Unified | KG–05 | 583 | 1.1 mi |
| Chaparral Hills Elementary Elementary · Moreno Valley Unified | KG–05 | 547 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM
What grades does Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM serve?
Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Acad for STEM DIST.
How many students attend Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM?
Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM reported 210 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 125 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM?
The calculated ratio is 22.6:1, based on 210 students and 9.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM in?
Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM is part of Garvey/Allen Visual & Perf Arts Acad for STEM DIST, based in Moreno Valley, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Creekside Elementary (0.4 mi), Sunnymead Elementary (0.8 mi), Serrano Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.