Napa Valley Language Academy

nvla.nvusd.org/

560 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Napa Valley Language Academy (NVLA) is a public charter school located in Napa, California, that distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to dual-immersion bilingual education. Serving students in grades K–8, the academy operates on the philosophy that language acquisition is a bridge to cultural competence and academic excellence. By providing a curriculum that integrates both English and Spanish, the school aims to produce graduates who are biliterate, bicultural, and equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in a diverse global society.

The school is recognized for its inclusive and collaborative community, which emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Beyond its rigorous language-focused academics, NVLA fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth and character development. As a charter school, it maintains a unique operational autonomy that allows it to tailor its instructional strategies, often incorporating arts, technology, and experiential learning to ensure that students remain engaged and well-rounded throughout their formative years.

560

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Napa Valley Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	470
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
470 (83.9%)
White
84 (15.0%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Napa Valley Unified
Phone:	(707)253-3678
Website:	http://nvla.nvusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Napa Valley Language Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Napa Valley Language Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	50%
Male	280	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)