Enrollment
216
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kelso Virtual Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kelso Virtual Academy
Kelso Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Longview, Washington, enrolling 216 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.4% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Longview's public schools, it stands alongside Broadway Learning Center (135 students): Kelso Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 13.5:1).
Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students) and Lexington Elementary (854 students) alongside Kelso Virtual Academy.
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 Kelso Virtual Academy compares
Kelso Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kelso School District, which includes Kelso Virtual Academy.
$15,945
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 73.0%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Kelso Virtual Academy a good school?
Kelso Virtual Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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