Enrollment
43
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monte Vista, CO
Monte Vista on-Line Academy
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista on-Line Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080576001560
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista on-Line Academy earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Monte Vista · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43
- students enrolled
Monte Vista on-Line Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista on-Line Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Monte Vista, CO.
School address
District: Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Colorado
NCES ID 080576001560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monte Vista on-Line Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monte Vista on-Line Academy
Monte Vista on-Line Academy is a small combined-grade school in Monte Vista, Colorado, enrolling 43 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Colorado schools, with 43 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 86 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Monte Vista School District No. C-8 spends $11,711 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students) and Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students) alongside Monte Vista on-Line 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 Monte Vista on-Line Academy compares
Monte Vista on-Line Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Colorado - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Monte Vista on-Line Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monte Vista School District No. C-8, which includes Monte Vista on-Line Academy.
$11,711
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 18.8%
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 Monte Vista on-Line Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bill Metz Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Syring Delta Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Vista on-Line Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~43 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista on-Line Academy
How many students attend Monte Vista on-Line Academy?
Monte Vista on-Line Academy has 43 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Monte Vista, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista on-Line Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista on-Line Academy is 14.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Vista on-Line Academy?
The largest demographic group at Monte Vista on-Line Academy is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Monte Vista, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista on-Line Academy?
Monte Vista on-Line Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monte Vista on-Line Academy rank among public schools in Monte Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista on-Line Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Monte Vista, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monte Vista on the city page.
Is Monte Vista on-Line Academy a good school?
Monte Vista on-Line Academy earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado. 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 Monte Vista School District No. C-8?
Besides Monte Vista on-Line Academy, Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students), Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students), and Monte Vista Middle School (190 students). See the Monte Vista School District No. C-8 district page for the complete list.
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