Enrollment
342
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080537006833
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy — Longmont, CO
Federal NCES profile for St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy reports 342 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 342 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j spends $14,058 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.1% from local sources (property taxes), 36.7% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Colorado — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,058
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 342 Top 47% in Colorado — larger than 53% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080537006833
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 342:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, which includes St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy.
$14,058
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 9.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy
How many students attend St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy?
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy has 342 students enrolled. It is a other school in LONGMONT, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy is 13.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy is White at 47.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LONGMONT, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy?
St. Vrain Launched Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.