- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Discovery Virtual School grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+250.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 530132003725 · Clarkston, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 98:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students)
Discovery Virtual School grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+250.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Discovery Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles Franci
Charles Francis Adams High School
670 students
- Heights Elemen
Heights Elementary
358 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
346 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary
330 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
290 students
- This school 98
Discovery Virtual School
98 students
What this shows Discovery Virtual School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Virtual School compares
Discovery Virtual School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,653
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
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 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
District finance for Clarkston School District reports $16,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~98 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), up 40.
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, 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.
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.
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.