At a glance
Reported students
451
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Loma Vista Immersion Academy: 451 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
24.5:1 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
- 477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26.5:1
What the reported data says about Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Loma Vista Immersion Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Petaluma. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Old Adobe Union. NCES reports 451 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.5:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (72.9%) and White (22.4%). English learners represent 31.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Loma Vista Immersion Academy
- 1How do the reported 24.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.4 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White22.4%
- Hispanic72.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.7%
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.
Other schools in Old Adobe Union
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
422 reported students
La Tercera Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
295 reported students
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–06
288 reported students
Old Adobe Elementary Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–06
278 reported students
Public schools near Loma Vista Immersion Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Elementary Elementary · Petaluma City Elementary | KG–06 | 329 | 0.7 mi |
| McKinley Elementary Elementary · Petaluma City Elementary | KG–06 | 368 | 0.8 mi |
| Sonoma Mountain Elementary Elementary · Charter · Old Adobe Union | KG–06 | 422 | 0.8 mi |
| La Tercera Elementary Elementary · Old Adobe Union | KG–06 | 295 | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Elementary Elementary · Waugh Elementary | KG–06 | 384 | 1.2 mi |
| Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) Elementary · Petaluma City Elementary | KG–06 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Loma Vista Immersion Academy
What grades does Loma Vista Immersion Academy serve?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Old Adobe Union.
How many students attend Loma Vista Immersion Academy?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy reported 451 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 477 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Loma Vista Immersion Academy?
The calculated ratio is 24.5:1, based on 451 students and 18.4 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 Loma Vista Immersion Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy is a public school operating as a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Loma Vista Immersion Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.9% 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 Loma Vista Immersion Academy in?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy is part of Old Adobe Union, based in Petaluma, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Loma Vista Immersion Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McDowell Elementary (0.7 mi), McKinley Elementary (0.8 mi), Sonoma Mountain Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.