- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spanaway, WA
Bethel Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530048003762
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Virtual Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 482
- students enrolled
Bethel Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048003762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Bethel Virtual Academy shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 530048003762 · Spanaway, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 19.3:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Bethel Virtual Academy shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bethel Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 482
Bethel Virtual Academy
482 students
What this shows Bethel Virtual Academy reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Virtual Academy compares
Bethel Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Two or More 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Bethel Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Spanaway
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Virtual Academy
How many students attend Bethel Virtual Academy?
Bethel Virtual Academy has 482 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Virtual Academy is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel Virtual Academy?
53.1% of students at Bethel Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Virtual Academy is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Virtual Academy?
Bethel Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Bethel Virtual Academy, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.