Enrollment
88
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longview, WA
Longview Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Longview Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530447003733
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longview Virtual Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44:1
- large classes for Washington
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Longview Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longview Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447003733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longview Virtual Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longview Virtual Academy
Longview Virtual Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Longview, Washington, enrolling 88 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 150% 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 67.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 88 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Longview School District spends $15,677 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Longview's public schools, it stands alongside Kelso Virtual Academy (216 students): Longview Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (44:1 vs 19.6:1).
Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students) and Mark Morris High School (912 students) alongside Longview 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 Longview Virtual Academy compares
Longview 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 | 44:1 | ▲ 150% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
44:1
students per teacher
- 150% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Longview Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview School District, which includes Longview Virtual Academy.
$15,677
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 14.2%
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 Longview Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longview Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~88 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Longview Virtual Academy
How many students attend Longview Virtual Academy?
Longview Virtual Academy has 88 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Longview, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longview Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Longview Virtual Academy is 44:1, which is 150% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 180% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longview Virtual Academy?
67.4% of students at Longview Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longview Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Longview Virtual Academy is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Longview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longview Virtual Academy?
Longview Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longview Virtual Academy rank among schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Longview Virtual Academy ranks #4 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 Longview Virtual Academy a good school?
Longview Virtual Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Longview School District?
Besides Longview Virtual Academy, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Mark Morris High School (912 students), and Monticello Middle School (525 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.
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