Enrollment
171
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
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What stands out at Ad Astra Virtual Academy
Ad Astra Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Buhler, Kansas, enrolling 171 students.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% 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 (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
The surrounding Buhler spends $11,029 per pupil, 29% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Buhler's public schools, it stands alongside Buhler Grade School (241 students): Ad Astra Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Buhler also operates Buhler High (674 students) and Prairie Hills Middle (532 students) alongside Ad Astra Virtual 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 Ad Astra Virtual Academy compares
Ad Astra Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
Funding equity
$11,029
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buhler, which includes Ad Astra Virtual Academy.
$11,029
Per student
-29%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 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.
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: student-teacher ratio. 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. See all public schools in Buhler on the city page.
Is Ad Astra Virtual Academy a good school?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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