Enrollment
130
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent, WA
Kent Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kent Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530396003898
👥 S:T ratio 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Virtual Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #19 of 19
- schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Virtual Academy ranks #19 of 19 schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396003898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kent Virtual Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kent Virtual Academy
Kent Virtual Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kent, Washington, enrolling 130 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 23% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 130 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 99 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (29%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
Among Kent's public schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary School (512 students): Kent Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 15.1:1).
Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students) and Kentwood High School (1,995 students) alongside Kent 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 Kent Virtual Academy compares
Kent 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 29.2%
African American 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 15.4%
Asian 12.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Largest group: White at 29.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.2, Kent Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent School District, which includes Kent Virtual Academy.
$17,678
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 13.2%
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 Kent Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Kent
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Millennium Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Scenic Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Park Orchard Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Kent Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Kent Virtual Academy's federal record.
- Compare Kent Virtual Academy against another school. Compare schools
- Kent School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Kent Virtual Academy
How many students attend Kent Virtual Academy?
Kent Virtual Academy has 130 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kent, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Virtual Academy is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent Virtual Academy?
57.1% of students at Kent Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kent Virtual Academy is White at 29.2% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Virtual Academy?
Kent Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kent Virtual Academy rank among schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Virtual Academy ranks #19 of 19 schools in Kent, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kent on the city page.
Is Kent Virtual Academy a good school?
Kent Virtual Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kent School District?
Besides Kent Virtual Academy, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.