At a glance
Reported students
927
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
927
Great Valley Academy - Salida: 927 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
24.7:1 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
- 811
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Great Valley Academy - Salida
Great Valley Academy - Salida is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Modesto. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Great Valley Academy - Salida District. NCES reports 927 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.7:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (57.4%) and White (27.6%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Great Valley Academy - Salida
- 1How do the reported 24.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White27.6%
- Hispanic57.4%
- Black2.4%
- Asian5.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
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 Great Valley Academy - Salida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisk Elementary Elementary · Salida Union Elementary | KG–05 | 286 | 0.6 mi |
| Salida Elementary Elementary · Salida Union Elementary | KG–05 | 273 | 1.5 mi |
| Dena Boer Elementary Elementary · Salida Union Elementary | KG–05 | 444 | 1.8 mi |
| Mildred Perkins Elementary Elementary · Salida Union Elementary | KG–05 | 362 | 2.3 mi |
| Ripona Elementary Elementary · Ripon Unified | KG–08 | 473 | 2.6 mi |
| Colony Oak Elementary Elementary · Ripon Unified | KG–08 | 447 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Great Valley Academy - Salida
What grades does Great Valley Academy - Salida serve?
Great Valley Academy - Salida reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Great Valley Academy - Salida District.
How many students attend Great Valley Academy - Salida?
Great Valley Academy - Salida reported 927 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 811 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Great Valley Academy - Salida?
The calculated ratio is 24.7:1, based on 927 students and 37.5 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 Great Valley Academy - Salida a public, charter, or magnet school?
Great Valley Academy - Salida 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 Great Valley Academy - Salida students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Great Valley Academy - Salida in?
Great Valley Academy - Salida is part of Great Valley Academy - Salida District, based in Modesto, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Great Valley Academy - Salida?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sisk Elementary (0.6 mi), Salida Elementary (1.5 mi), Dena Boer Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.