Enrollment
1,801
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160000400859 Charter school
Idaho Virtual Academy — Meridian, ID
Federal NCES profile for Idaho Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idaho Virtual Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Idaho Virtual Academy reports 1,801 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 73.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 515 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. spends $9,082 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.4% from local sources (property taxes), 80.1% from the state, and 19.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Idaho Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,801 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Idaho — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,082
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 515 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,801 Top 99% in Idaho — larger than 1% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 73.0
Students per teacher 20.5:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160000400859
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.5
Students per counselor 515:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Virtual Academy Inc., which includes Idaho Virtual Academy.
$9,082
Per student
-30%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 80.1%
Federal 19.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Idaho Virtual Academy
How many students attend Idaho Virtual Academy?
Idaho Virtual Academy has 1,801 students enrolled. It is a other school in MERIDIAN, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Virtual Academy is 20.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idaho Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idaho Virtual Academy is White at 73.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in MERIDIAN, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idaho Virtual Academy?
Idaho Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.