Enrollment
153
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colton, OR
Colton Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Colton Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410327011349
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colton Virtual Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 153
- students enrolled
Colton Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colton Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Colton, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+190% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colton Virtual Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colton Virtual Academy
Colton Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Colton, Oregon, enrolling 153 students.
Class loads run heavy: 51:1 is larger than about 99% of Oregon schools and 190% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Colton Sd 53 also operates Colton Elementary School (171 students) and Colton High School (161 students) alongside Colton 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 Colton Virtual Academy compares
Colton Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51:1 | ▲ 190% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
51:1
students per teacher
- 190% 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.
Funding equity
$18,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Colton Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colton Sd 53, which includes Colton Virtual Academy.
$18,892
Per student
+4%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Colton Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colton Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~153 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Colton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton Virtual Academy is 51:1, which is 190% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 225% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colton Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colton Virtual Academy is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Colton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colton Virtual Academy?
Colton Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Colton Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Colton Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Colton, 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 Colton on the city page.
Is Colton Virtual Academy a good school?
Colton Virtual Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon 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 Colton Sd 53?
Besides Colton Virtual Academy, Colton Sd 53 also operates Colton Elementary School (171 students), Colton High School (161 students), and Colton Middle School (110 students). See the Colton Sd 53 district page for the complete list.
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