Enrollment
124
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tumwater, WA
Tumwater Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tumwater Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530910003772
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tumwater Virtual Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tumwater Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910003772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tumwater Virtual Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tumwater Virtual Academy
Tumwater Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tumwater, Washington, enrolling 124 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 124 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
The surrounding Tumwater School District spends $15,498 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tumwater's public schools, it stands alongside Peter G Schmidt Elementary (606 students): Tumwater Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 16.4:1).
Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students) and George Bush Middle School (762 students) alongside Tumwater Virtual Academy.
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 Tumwater Virtual Academy compares
Tumwater Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tumwater School District, which includes Tumwater Virtual Academy.
$15,498
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 62.2%
Federal 8.2%
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 Tumwater Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tumwater Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Tumwater
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Cascadia High School
Alternative education program
134 students 33.5:1 students per teacher
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
Standard public school
5 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tumwater Virtual Academy
How many students attend Tumwater Virtual Academy?
Tumwater Virtual Academy has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tumwater, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tumwater Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tumwater Virtual Academy is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tumwater Virtual Academy?
34.7% of students at Tumwater Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tumwater Virtual Academy?
Tumwater Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tumwater Virtual Academy rank among schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Tumwater, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tumwater on the city page.
Is Tumwater Virtual Academy a good school?
Tumwater Virtual Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington 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 Tumwater School District?
Besides Tumwater Virtual Academy, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.
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