Enrollment
22
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 is a higher-need, small elementary school in Golden Valley, Minnesota, enrolling 22 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 22 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students) and Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students) alongside Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 compares
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robbinsdale Public School District, which includes Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5.
$16,508
Per student
+8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 55.0%
Federal 12.0%
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.
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
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~22 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 a good school?
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy K-5 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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