At a glance
Reported students
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
Pasco Digital Learning Academy: 70 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Pasco Digital Learning Academy
Pasco Digital Learning Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Pasco. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Pasco School District. NCES reports 70 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (71.4%) and White (24.3%). English learners represent 36.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pasco Digital Learning Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.3%
- Hispanic71.4%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pasco School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edwin Markham Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
227 reported students
Longfellow Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
312 reported students
Marie Curie STEM Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
376 reported students
Whittier Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–02
378 reported students
Captain Gray STEM Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Rowena Chess Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
436 reported students
Public schools near Pasco Digital Learning Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary Elementary · Pasco School District | PK–05 | 312 | 0.2 mi |
| Emerson Elementary Elementary · Pasco School District | PK–05 | 447 | 0.8 mi |
| Captain Gray STEM Elementary Elementary · Pasco School District | PK–05 | 408 | 0.8 mi |
| Rowena Chess Elementary Elementary · Pasco School District | PK–05 | 436 | 1 mi |
| Marie Curie STEM Elementary Elementary · Pasco School District | 03–05 | 376 | 1.4 mi |
| Virgie Robinson Elementary Elementary · Pasco School District | PK–05 | 473 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pasco Digital Learning Academy
What grades does Pasco Digital Learning Academy serve?
Pasco Digital Learning Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pasco School District.
How many students attend Pasco Digital Learning Academy?
Pasco Digital Learning Academy reported 70 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 332 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pasco Digital Learning Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 70 students and 5.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pasco Digital Learning Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pasco Digital Learning Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Pasco School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pasco Digital Learning Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pasco Digital Learning Academy in?
Pasco Digital Learning Academy is part of Pasco School District, based in Pasco, WA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pasco Digital Learning Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Longfellow Elementary (0.2 mi), Emerson Elementary (0.8 mi), Captain Gray STEM Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.