- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Kent Virtual Academy shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-30.4%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 530396003898 · Kent, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 21.7:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Kent Virtual Academy shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-30.4%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kent Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- Kentwood High
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- Kentlake High
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- This school 130
Kent Virtual Academy
130 students
What this shows Kent Virtual Academy reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Virtual Academy compares
Kent Virtual Academy is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~130 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 56.
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.
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.