- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelton, WA
Pioneer Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530675003825
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Virtual Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Virtual Academy has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Shelton, WA.
School address
District: Pioneer School District · Washington
NCES ID 530675003825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
15 on latest CCD 530675003825 · Shelton, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 15:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer Elementary School (482 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 elementary schools in Shelton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pioneer Elemen
Pioneer Elementary School
482 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
250 students
- This school 15
Pioneer Virtual Academy
15 students
What this shows Pioneer Virtual Academy reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Virtual Academy compares
Pioneer Virtual Academy vs Washington and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pioneer School District reports $19,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Virtual Academy
How many students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy?
Pioneer Virtual Academy has 15 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Virtual Academy is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Virtual Academy?
73.3% of students at Pioneer Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Virtual Academy?
Pioneer Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Shelton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pioneer School District?
Besides Pioneer Virtual Academy, Pioneer School District also operates Pioneer Elementary School (482 students) and Pioneer Middle School (250 students). See the Pioneer School District district page for the complete list.