- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
124 on latest CCD 530910003772 · Tumwater, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 20.7:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 schools in Tumwater. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tumwater Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- This school 124
Tumwater Virtual Academy
124 students
What this shows Tumwater Virtual Academy reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tumwater Virtual Academy compares
Tumwater Virtual Academy vs Washington and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$16,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~124 students)
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.