Enrollment
98
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkston, WA
Discovery Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530132003725
👥 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
Discovery Virtual School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 98:1
- large classes for Washington
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Virtual School has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Virtual School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarkston, WA.
School address
District: Clarkston School District · Washington
NCES ID 530132003725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
98:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+457% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Discovery Virtual School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Discovery Virtual School
Discovery Virtual School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarkston, Washington, enrolling 98 students.
Class loads run heavy: 98:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 457% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 75.0% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 98 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 48/100).
The surrounding Clarkston School District spends $15,221 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clarkston's public schools, it stands alongside Educational Opportunity Center (88 students): Discovery Virtual School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (98:1 vs 29.3:1).
Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students) and Heights Elementary (358 students) alongside Discovery Virtual School.
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 Discovery Virtual School compares
Discovery Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 98:1 | ▲ 457% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 67% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
98:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
98:1
students per teacher
- 457% 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
$15,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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
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 70.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 4.2%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Discovery Virtual School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston School District, which includes Discovery Virtual School.
$15,221
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 20.1%
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 Discovery Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Francis Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Clarkston
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~98 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~98:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Discovery Virtual School
How many students attend Discovery Virtual School?
Discovery Virtual School has 98 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Clarkston, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Virtual School is 98:1, which is 457% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 524% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Virtual School?
75.0% of students at Discovery Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Virtual School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Clarkston, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Virtual School?
Discovery Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Discovery Virtual School rank among schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Virtual School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarkston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarkston on the city page.
Is Discovery Virtual School a good school?
Discovery Virtual School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Clarkston School District?
Besides Discovery Virtual School, Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students), Heights Elementary (358 students), and Lincoln Middle School (346 students). See the Clarkston School District district page for the complete list.
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