- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prineville, OR
Cascade Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410828001869Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Virtual Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Prineville · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 1,226
- students enrolled
Cascade Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Prineville, OR.
School address
District: Mitchell Sd 55 · Oregon
NCES ID 410828001869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+227 students YoY
Cascade Virtual Academy grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 958 in 2023-24 (+31.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+227 students YoY 410828001869 · Prineville, OR Other · MID · CHARTER
1,226 enr · 40.9:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills (211 students)
Cascade Virtual Academy grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 958 in 2023-24 (+31.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cascade Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cascade Virtual Academy
1,226 students
- Insight School 211
Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills
211 students
- Destinations C 79
Destinations Career Academy of Oregon
79 students
- Mitchell Schoo 47
Mitchell School
47 students
What this shows Cascade Virtual Academy reports 1,226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Virtual Academy compares
Cascade Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.9:1 | ▲ 132% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,226
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
40.9:1
students per teacher
- 132% 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
46.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$2,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Cascade Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mitchell Sd 55 reports $2,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Destinations Career Academy of Oregon | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~1,226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~40.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Virtual Academy
How many students attend Cascade Virtual Academy?
Cascade Virtual Academy has 1,226 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prineville, OR. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 958 (2023-24), up 227.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Virtual Academy is 40.9:1, which is 132% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Virtual Academy is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Prineville, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Virtual Academy?
Cascade Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cascade Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Prineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Prineville, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Prineville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mitchell Sd 55?
Besides Cascade Virtual Academy, Mitchell Sd 55 also operates Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills (211 students), Destinations Career Academy of Oregon (79 students), and Mitchell School (47 students). See the Mitchell Sd 55 district page for the complete list.