Enrollment
40
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baker City, OR
Baker Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Baker Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410171001879
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Virtual Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Baker City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 40
- students enrolled
Baker Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Baker City, OR.
School address
District: Baker Sd 5j · Oregon
NCES ID 410171001879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+127% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker Virtual Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker Virtual Academy
Baker Virtual Academy is a small elementary school in Baker City, Oregon, enrolling 40 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40:1 is larger than about 99% of Oregon schools and 127% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Oregon schools, with 40 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Baker Sd 5j spends $6,248 per pupil, 65% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Baker City's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Baker Intermediate School (268 students): Baker Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (40:1 vs 15.8:1).
Baker Sd 5j also operates Baker Web Academy (3,066 students) and Baker Early College (534 students) alongside Baker Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker Virtual Academy compares
Baker Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40:1 | ▲ 127% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
40:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 99% in Oregon - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$6,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Baker Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker Sd 5j, which includes Baker Virtual Academy.
$6,248
Per student
-65%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 72.0%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Baker Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker Early College | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Baker High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Baker Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,066
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Baker City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Baker Intermediate School
Standard public school
268 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Brooklyn Primary School
Standard public school
249 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Baker Early Learning Center
Standard public school
97 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Keating Elementary School
Standard public school
26 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~40 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~40:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baker Virtual Academy
How many students attend Baker Virtual Academy?
Baker Virtual Academy has 40 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baker City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Virtual Academy is 40:1, which is 127% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Baker Virtual Academy is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Baker City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Virtual Academy?
Baker Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Baker City?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Baker City, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baker City on the city page.
Is Baker Virtual Academy a good school?
Baker Virtual Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baker Sd 5j?
Besides Baker Virtual Academy, Baker Sd 5j also operates Baker Web Academy (3,066 students), Baker Early College (534 students), and Baker High School (478 students). See the Baker Sd 5j district page for the complete list.
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