Enrollment
668
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Achieve Virtual Education Academy
Federal NCES profile for Achieve Virtual Education Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181281002516
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achieve Virtual Education Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #19 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Achieve Virtual Education Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Virtual Education Academy ranks #19 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achieve Virtual Education Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Achieve Virtual Education Academy
Achieve Virtual Education Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Indiana schools and 75% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 471 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #135.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Achieve Virtual Education Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27.8:1 vs 36.6:1).
Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students) and Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students) alongside Achieve Virtual Education 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 Achieve Virtual Education Academy compares
Achieve Virtual Education Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.8:1 | ▲ 75% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,757
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Achieve Virtual Education Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Wayne Township, which includes Achieve Virtual Education Academy.
$13,757
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 Achieve Virtual Education Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achieve Virtual Education Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Achieve Virtual Education Academy
How many students attend Achieve Virtual Education Academy?
Achieve Virtual Education Academy has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Virtual Education Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Virtual Education Academy is 27.8:1, which is 75% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achieve Virtual Education Academy?
40.5% of students at Achieve Virtual Education Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achieve Virtual Education Academy?
The largest demographic group at Achieve Virtual Education Academy is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achieve Virtual Education Academy?
Achieve Virtual Education Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achieve Virtual Education Academy rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Virtual Education Academy ranks #19 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Achieve Virtual Education Academy a good school?
Achieve Virtual Education Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Msd Wayne Township?
Besides Achieve Virtual Education Academy, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.
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