- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lacey, WA
Summit Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Summit Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530585003804
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Virtual Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Virtual Academy has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585003804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Summit Virtual Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530585003804 · Lacey, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 17.8:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Summit Virtual Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Summit Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,547 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,401 students
- North Thurston
North Thurston High School
1,378 students
- Nisqually Midd
Nisqually Middle School
789 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
776 students
- This school 355
Summit Virtual Academy
355 students
What this shows Summit Virtual Academy reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Virtual Academy compares
Summit Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 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.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 16.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Summit Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Thurston Public Schools reports $17,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Lacey
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
776 students 18:1 students per teacher
Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
South Bay Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 18:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Glade Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Seven Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Virtual Academy
How many students attend Summit Virtual Academy?
Summit Virtual Academy has 355 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Virtual Academy is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Virtual Academy?
46.0% of students at Summit Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Summit Virtual Academy is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Virtual Academy?
Summit Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit Virtual Academy rank among schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Lacey, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Summit Virtual Academy, North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students), Timberline High School (1,401 students), and North Thurston High School (1,378 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.