- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley, WA
Columbia Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530924003107
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Virtual Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Valley, WA.
School address
District: Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530924003107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Columbia Virtual Academy grew from 801 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 530924003107 · Valley, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 33.2:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley School (166 students)
Columbia Virtual Academy grew from 801 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia Virtual Academy
863 students
- Valley School 166
Valley School
166 students
- Valley Early L 47
Valley Early Learning Center
47 students
- Paideia High S 23
Paideia High School
23 students
What this shows Columbia Virtual Academy reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Virtual Academy compares
Columbia Virtual Academy 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 | 33.2:1 | ▲ 89% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.2:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Columbia Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley School District reports $13,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Paideia High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 2.9:1
- Resource Index
- 82/100
Similar elementary schools in Valley
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~863 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Virtual Academy
How many students attend Columbia Virtual Academy?
Columbia Virtual Academy has 863 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Virtual Academy is 33.2:1, which is 89% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Virtual Academy?
18.6% of students at Columbia Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Virtual Academy is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Valley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Virtual Academy?
Columbia Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley School District?
Besides Columbia Virtual Academy, Valley School District also operates Valley School (166 students), Valley Early Learning Center (47 students), and Paideia High School (23 students). See the Valley School District district page for the complete list.