Enrollment
46
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beloit, WI
Beloit Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Beloit Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550105002799
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beloit Virtual School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 46
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Beloit Virtual School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105002799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+86% vs state
What stands out at Beloit Virtual School
Beloit Virtual School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 46 students.
Economic need is high: 71.7% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Wisconsin schools, with 46 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
The surrounding Beloit School District spends $18,087 per pupil, 21% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Beloit's public schools, it stands alongside The Lincoln Academy (727 students): Beloit Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students) and Aldrich Intermediate (521 students) alongside Beloit 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 Beloit Virtual School compares
Beloit Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$18,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 47.8%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Beloit Virtual School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beloit School District, which includes Beloit Virtual School.
$18,087
Per student
+21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 65.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Beloit Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Aldrich Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Robinson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Todd Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Beloit Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Beloit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Todd Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Converse Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Hackett Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beloit Virtual School
How many students attend Beloit Virtual School?
Beloit Virtual School has 46 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beloit, WI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beloit Virtual School?
71.7% of students at Beloit Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beloit Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Beloit Virtual School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beloit Virtual School?
Beloit Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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 Beloit Virtual School rank among schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Beloit Virtual School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beloit on the city page.
Is Beloit Virtual School a good school?
Beloit Virtual School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin 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 Beloit School District?
Besides Beloit Virtual School, Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students), Aldrich Intermediate (521 students), and Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.
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