Enrollment
493
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, CO
Colorado Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Colorado 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 080270006630Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Virtual Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 98.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 493
- students enrolled
Colorado Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Byers School District No. 32j · Colorado
NCES ID 080270006630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
98.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+494% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Virtual Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Virtual Academy
Colorado Virtual Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Lakewood, Colorado, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run heavy: 98.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 494% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Byers School District No. 32j spends $8,546 per pupil, 47% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Byers School District No. 32j also operates Astravo Online Academy High School (2,750 students) and Colorado Virtual Academy High School (773 students) alongside Colorado 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 Colorado Virtual Academy compares
Colorado Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 98.6:1 | ▲ 494% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
98.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
98.6:1
students per teacher
- 494% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Colorado Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byers School District No. 32j, which includes Colorado Virtual Academy.
$8,546
Per student
-47%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 86.1%
Federal 8.4%
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 Colorado Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astravo Online Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Virtual Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Astravo Online Academy Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Astravo Online Academy Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Online High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 67.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 77.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 53.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Colorado Virtual Academy
How many students attend Colorado Virtual Academy?
Colorado Virtual Academy has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Virtual Academy is 98.6:1, which is 494% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 528% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Virtual Academy is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Virtual Academy?
Colorado 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 Colorado Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Lakewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lakewood on the city page.
Is Colorado Virtual Academy a good school?
Colorado Virtual Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. 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 Byers School District No. 32j?
Besides Colorado Virtual Academy, Byers School District No. 32j also operates Astravo Online Academy High School (2,750 students), Colorado Virtual Academy High School (773 students), and Astravo Online Academy Middle School (762 students). See the Byers School District No. 32j district page for the complete list.
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