Enrollment
24
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, KS
Abilene Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Abilene Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200318002154
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abilene Virtual School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Abilene Virtual School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Abilene, KS.
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What stands out at Abilene Virtual School
Abilene Virtual School is a small combined-grade school in Abilene, Kansas, enrolling 24 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Kansas schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Abilene spends $12,442 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Abilene's public schools, it stands alongside Kennedy Elem (276 students): Abilene Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Abilene also operates Abilene High School (443 students) and Abilene Middle School (319 students) alongside Abilene Virtual School.
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 Abilene Virtual School compares
Abilene Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 24 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,442
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Abilene Virtual School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abilene, which includes Abilene Virtual School.
$12,442
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 71.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Abilene Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Abilene Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Kennedy Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Mckinley Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Abilene Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Abilene
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Abilene Virtual School
How many students attend Abilene Virtual School?
Abilene Virtual School has 24 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, KS.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abilene Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Abilene Virtual School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Abilene, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abilene Virtual School?
Abilene Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Abilene Virtual School rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Abilene Virtual School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Abilene, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
Is Abilene Virtual School a good school?
Abilene Virtual School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas. 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 Abilene?
Besides Abilene Virtual School, Abilene also operates Abilene High School (443 students), Abilene Middle School (319 students), and Kennedy Elem (276 students). See the Abilene district page for the complete list.
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