Enrollment
863
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+89% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia Virtual Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia Virtual Academy
Columbia Virtual Academy is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Valley, Washington, enrolling 863 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Washington schools and 89% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 863 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #233, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Valley School District spends $10,036 per pupil, 48% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley School (166 students): Columbia Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.2:1 vs 11.1:1).
Valley School District also operates Valley School (166 students) and Valley Early Learning Center (47 students) alongside Columbia 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 Columbia Virtual Academy compares
Columbia Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley School District, which includes Columbia Virtual Academy.
$10,036
Per student
-48%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 86.7%
Federal 4.5%
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 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
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~863 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Valley on the city page.
Is Columbia Virtual Academy a good school?
Columbia Virtual Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington 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 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.
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