Enrollment
171
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200420002137
Ad Astra Virtual Academy — Buhler, KS
Federal NCES profile for Ad Astra Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 →
School address
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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ad Astra Virtual Academy reports 171 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Buhler spends $12,079 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.5% from local sources (property taxes), 66.6% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Ad Astra Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 171 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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.
Funding equity
$12,079
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
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
Enrollment 171 Top 29% in Kansas — larger than 71% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 200420002137
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buhler, which includes Ad Astra Virtual Academy.
$12,079
Per student
-30%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 66.6%
Federal 6.9%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
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- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
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- 241
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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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 other school in Buhler, KS.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (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.