Enrollment
153
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 410327011349
Colton Virtual Academy — Colton, OR
Federal NCES profile for Colton Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Colton Sd 53 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
50.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+176% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colton Virtual Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Colton Virtual Academy reports 153 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 50.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 176% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 216% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Colton Sd 53 spends $20,104 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.6% from local sources (property taxes), 54.4% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colton Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 50.3:1 | ▲ 176% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
50.3:1
students per teacher
— 176% above state mean
Top 99% in Oregon — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,104
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 153 Top 15% in Oregon — larger than 85% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 50.3:1 +176% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 410327011349
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colton Sd 53, which includes Colton Virtual Academy.
$20,104
Per student
-10%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 54.4%
Federal 16.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Colton Virtual Academy
How many students attend Colton Virtual Academy?
Colton Virtual Academy has 153 students enrolled. It is a other school in Colton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton Virtual Academy is 50.3:1, which is 176% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 216% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colton Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colton Virtual Academy is White at 78.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Colton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colton Virtual Academy?
Colton Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.