- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Golden Valley, MN
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5
Federal NCES profile for Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273178005373
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Golden Valley · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 has class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Golden Valley, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178005373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-50.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.9 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 273178005373 · Golden Valley, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 11:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-50.0%). Teacher FTE lost 2.9 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- Robbinsdale Co
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- This school 22
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5
22 students
What this shows Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 compares
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 23% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5
How many students attend Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5?
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 has 22 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Golden Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% 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 Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5?
59.1% of students at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5?
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 rank among elementary schools in Golden Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Golden Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Golden Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.