Enrollment
170
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakewood, CO
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080270006620Charter 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 Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 85:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 170
- students enrolled
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School 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 Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Byers School District No. 32j · Colorado
NCES ID 080270006620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
85:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+412% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Lakewood, Colorado, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run heavy: 85:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 412% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller 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 (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% 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 Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 85:1 | ▲ 412% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
85:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
85:1
students per teacher
- 412% 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
18.8%
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 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 7.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School'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 middle 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 (~170 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
How many students attend Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School?
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School has 170 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakewood, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School is 85:1, which is 412% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 441% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School?
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Lakewood on the city page.
Is Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School a good school?
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School 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 Middle School, 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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