Enrollment
1,801
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idaho Virtual Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idaho Virtual Academy
Idaho Virtual Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 1,801 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Idaho schools and 44% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,801 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. spends $9,082 per pupil, 24% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Idaho Virtual Academy Inc., also runs Insight School of Idaho (262 students).
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 Idaho Virtual Academy compares
Idaho Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Virtual Academy Inc., which includes Idaho Virtual Academy.
$9,082
Per student
-24%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,801 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Meridian, ID.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Idaho Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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