Enrollment
119
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 382034000951
Yellowstone Virtual Academy — Fairview, ND
Federal NCES profile for Yellowstone Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
👥 Class size 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 →
The verdict
Yellowstone Virtual Academy earns an F Resource Investment Index (0/100), with class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 0/100
- 30:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 119
- students enrolled
School address
District: Yellowstone 14 · North Dakota
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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+156% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yellowstone Virtual Academy compares with North Dakota 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
Yellowstone Virtual Academy reports 119 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 156% above the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 91% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Yellowstone 14 spends $27,103 per pupil district-wide, above the North Dakota average of $18,450 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 47.4% from local sources (property taxes), 44.0% from the state, and 8.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Yellowstone Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 156% | 11.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
30 smaller classes than 1% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
119 larger than 12% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
30:1
students per teacher
— 156% above state mean
Top 99% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$27,103
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Dakota avg of $18,450
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 119 Top 41% in North Dakota — larger than 59% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 30:1 +156% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 382034000951
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yellowstone 14, which includes Yellowstone Virtual Academy.
$27,103
Per student
+47%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 44.0%
Federal 8.5%
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
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Yellowstone Virtual Academy
How many students attend Yellowstone Virtual Academy?
Yellowstone Virtual Academy has 119 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fairview, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yellowstone Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Yellowstone Virtual Academy is 30:1, which is 156% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yellowstone Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Yellowstone Virtual Academy is White at 78.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fairview, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yellowstone Virtual Academy?
Yellowstone Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Yellowstone Virtual Academy a good school?
Yellowstone Virtual Academy earns an F Resource Investment Index (0/100), with class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.