- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kettle Falls, WA
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530399003270
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 419
- students enrolled
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kettle Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530399003270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 530399003270 · Kettle Falls, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 46.6:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettle Falls Elementary School (242 students)
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
419 students
- Kettle Falls E
Kettle Falls Elementary School
242 students
- Kettle Falls H
Kettle Falls High School
230 students
- Kettle Falls M
Kettle Falls Middle School
205 students
- Kettle Falls E 20
Kettle Falls Early Learning Center
20 students
What this shows Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls compares
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46.6:1 | ▲ 165% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
46.6:1
students per teacher
- 165% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kettle Falls School District reports $14,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Falls Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
How many students attend Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kettle Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is 46.6:1, which is 165% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 197% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?
32.4% of students at Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Kettle Falls, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls?
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Kettle Falls School District?
Besides Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls, Kettle Falls School District also operates Kettle Falls Elementary School (242 students), Kettle Falls High School (230 students), and Kettle Falls Middle School (205 students). See the Kettle Falls School District district page for the complete list.