Enrollment
44
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Connell, WA
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Franklin Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530573003736
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Franklin Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Connell · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44:1
- large classes for Washington
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Franklin Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Franklin Virtual Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Connell, WA.
School address
District: North Franklin School District · Washington
NCES ID 530573003736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Franklin Virtual Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Franklin Virtual Academy
North Franklin Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Connell, Washington, enrolling 44 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 63.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 44 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 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (25%) (diversity index 41/100).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Connell's public schools, it stands alongside Connell Preschool (20 students): North Franklin Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount.
North Franklin School District also operates Connell High School (615 students) and Connell Elem (491 students) alongside North Franklin 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 North Franklin Virtual Academy compares
North Franklin 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 | 63.6% | ▲ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 90% | - | - |
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.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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.
Funding equity
$16,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
White 25.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, North Franklin Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Franklin School District, which includes North Franklin Virtual Academy.
$16,055
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.9%
State 72.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 North Franklin Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Connell Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basin City Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Olds Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Franklin Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Connell
1 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 (~44 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~44:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Franklin Virtual Academy
How many students attend North Franklin Virtual Academy?
North Franklin Virtual Academy has 44 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Connell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Franklin Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Franklin 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 North Franklin Virtual Academy?
63.6% of students at North Franklin Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Franklin Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Franklin Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Connell, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Franklin Virtual Academy?
North Franklin Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 North Franklin Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Connell?
By Resource Investment Index, North Franklin Virtual Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Connell, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Connell on the city page.
Is North Franklin Virtual Academy a good school?
North Franklin Virtual Academy earns 15/100 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 North Franklin School District?
Besides North Franklin Virtual Academy, North Franklin School District also operates Connell High School (615 students), Connell Elem (491 students), and Basin City Elem (330 students). See the North Franklin School District district page for the complete list.
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