- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, ID
Idaho Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idaho Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160000400859Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idaho Virtual Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #22 of 23
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 1,801
- students enrolled
Idaho Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idaho Virtual Academy ranks #22 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. · Idaho
NCES ID 160000400859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Idaho Virtual Academy held near 1,541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.9 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 160000400859 · Meridian, ID Other · MID · CHARTER
1,801 enr · 24.7:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Insight School of Idaho (262 students)
Idaho Virtual Academy held near 1,541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.9 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
How Idaho Virtual Academy compares
Idaho Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,801 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,801
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Idaho - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Idaho Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. reports $10,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Idaho Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Idaho | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idaho Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~1,801 students)
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 public school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 1,493 (2022-23) → 1,541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Virtual Academy is 24.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idaho Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idaho Virtual Academy is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idaho Virtual Academy?
Idaho Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Idaho Virtual Academy rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Idaho Virtual Academy ranks #22 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.?
Besides Idaho Virtual Academy, Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. also operates Insight School of Idaho (262 students). See the Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. district page for the complete list.