- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parma, OH
Parma Virtual Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Parma Virtual Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390446310832
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parma Virtual Learning Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 54
- students enrolled
Parma Virtual Learning Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parma Virtual Learning Academy ranks #3 of 6 schools in Parma, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Parma Virtual Learning Academy shrank from 148 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-72.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-107 students YoY 390446310832 · Parma, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 18:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High School (1,610 students)
Parma Virtual Learning Academy shrank from 148 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-72.3%). Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Parma Virtual Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High School
1,610 students
- Valley Forge H
Valley Forge High School
1,402 students
- Parma High Sch
Parma High School
1,233 students
- Greenbriar Mid
Greenbriar Middle School
1,064 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
971 students
- This school 54
Parma Virtual Learning Academy
54 students
What this shows Parma Virtual Learning Academy reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parma Virtual Learning Academy compares
Parma Virtual Learning Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Parma Virtual Learning Academy is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
District finance for Parma City reports $17,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parma Virtual Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parma Virtual Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Parma
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Normandy High School
Standard public school
1,610 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Constellation Schools: Parma Community
Standard public school
1,259 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Parma High School
Standard public school
1,233 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
First Step Preschool
Standard public school
218 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School-Parma
Standard public school
87 students 5.1:1 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 (~54 students)
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 public school in Parma, OH. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parma Virtual Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Parma Virtual Learning Academy is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher 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 Parma Virtual Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Parma Virtual Learning Academy is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Parma, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parma Virtual Learning Academy?
Parma Virtual Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Parma Virtual Learning Academy rank among schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Parma Virtual Learning Academy ranks #3 of 6 schools in Parma, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parma on the city page.
What other schools are in Parma City?
Besides Parma Virtual Learning Academy, Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students), Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), and Parma High School (1,233 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.