- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longview, WA
Kelso Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kelso Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530000303314
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelso Virtual Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelso Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelso Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Kelso School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000303314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Kelso Virtual Academy grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+34.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 530000303314 · Longview, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 19.6:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelso High School (1,390 students)
Kelso Virtual Academy grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+34.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kelso Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelso High Sch
Kelso High School
1,390 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
854 students
- Huntington Mid
Huntington Middle School
559 students
- Coweeman Middl 501
Coweeman Middle School
501 students
- Butler Acres E 426
Butler Acres Elementary
426 students
- This school 216
Kelso Virtual Academy
216 students
What this shows Kelso Virtual Academy reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelso Virtual Academy compares
Kelso Virtual Academy 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 216 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 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Kelso Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kelso School District reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelso Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coweeman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Acres Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelso Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Longview
3 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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelso Virtual Academy
How many students attend Kelso Virtual Academy?
Kelso Virtual Academy has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longview, WA. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelso Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelso Virtual Academy is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelso Virtual Academy?
49.4% of students at Kelso Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelso Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kelso Virtual Academy is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Longview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelso Virtual Academy?
Kelso Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Kelso Virtual Academy rank among schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelso Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Longview, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Kelso School District?
Besides Kelso Virtual Academy, Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students), Lexington Elementary (854 students), and Huntington Middle School (559 students). See the Kelso School District district page for the complete list.