- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montrose, CO
Peak Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Peak Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080579006499
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peak Virtual Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 262
- students enrolled
Peak Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peak Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Montrose, CO.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579006499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Peak Virtual Academy held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 080579006499 · Montrose, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Peak Virtual Academy held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Peak Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose High
Montrose High School
1,279 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
540 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
531 students
- Olathe Middle/ 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- Columbine Midd 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- This school 262
Peak Virtual Academy
262 students
What this shows Peak Virtual Academy reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peak Virtual Academy compares
Peak Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Peak Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montrose County School District Re-1j reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peak Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peak Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peak Virtual Academy
How many students attend Peak Virtual Academy?
Peak Virtual Academy has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montrose, CO. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peak Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Peak Virtual Academy is 18.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peak Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Peak Virtual Academy is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Montrose, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peak Virtual Academy?
Peak Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peak Virtual Academy rank among schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Peak Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Montrose, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Peak Virtual Academy, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Centennial Middle School (540 students), and Johnson Elementary School (531 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.