- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buhler, KS
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ad Astra Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200420002137
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ad Astra Virtual Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Buhler · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 171
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Ad Astra Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buhler, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Ad Astra Virtual Academy grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 200420002137 · Buhler, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Buhler High (674 students)
Ad Astra Virtual Academy grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ad Astra Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buhler High
Buhler High
674 students
- Prairie Hills
Prairie Hills Middle
532 students
- Plum Creek Ele
Plum Creek Elementary
448 students
- Union Valley E
Union Valley Elem
435 students
- Buhler Grade S 241
Buhler Grade School
241 students
- This school 171
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
171 students
What this shows Ad Astra Virtual Academy reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ad Astra Virtual Academy compares
Ad Astra Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 171 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$11,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Ad Astra Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Buhler reports $11,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ad Astra Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buhler High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Prairie Hills Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Plum Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Union Valley Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Buhler Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ad Astra Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Buhler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ad Astra Virtual Academy
How many students attend Ad Astra Virtual Academy?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buhler, KS. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ad Astra Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ad Astra Virtual Academy is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Buhler, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ad Astra Virtual Academy?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Ad Astra Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Buhler?
By Resource Investment Index, Ad Astra Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buhler, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Buhler?
Besides Ad Astra Virtual Academy, Buhler also operates Buhler High (674 students), Prairie Hills Middle (532 students), and Plum Creek Elementary (448 students). See the Buhler district page for the complete list.