Enrollment
54
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390446310832
Parma Virtual Learning Academy — Parma, OH
Federal NCES profile for Parma Virtual Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
👥 Class size 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Parma City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
49.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+169% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parma Virtual Learning Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Parma Virtual Learning Academy reports 54 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 49.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 169% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 210% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Parma City spends $17,149 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.2% from local sources (property taxes), 22.0% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parma Virtual Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 49.3:1 | ▲ 169% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
49.3:1
students per teacher
— 169% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,149
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 54 Top 3% in Ohio — larger than 97% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 49.3:1 +169% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390446310832
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma City, which includes Parma Virtual Learning Academy.
$17,149
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.0%
Federal 12.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
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1,259 students 36.8:1 students per teacher
Parma High School
Standard public school
1,233 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
First Step Preschool
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218 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School-Parma
Standard public school
87 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Parma Virtual Learning Academy
How many students attend Parma Virtual Learning Academy?
Parma Virtual Learning Academy has 54 students enrolled. It is a other school in Parma, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parma Virtual Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Parma Virtual Learning Academy is 49.3:1, which is 169% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 210% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parma Virtual Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Parma Virtual Learning Academy is White at 79.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Parma, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parma Virtual Learning Academy?
Parma Virtual Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.