- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kiel, WI
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Between the Lakes Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550744003130Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Kiel · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 55.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Between the Lakes Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kiel, WI.
School address
District: Kiel Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550744003130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+40.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 550744003130 · Kiel, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
111 enr · 55.5:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Zielanis Elementary (412 students)
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+40.7%). Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zielanis Eleme
Zielanis Elementary
412 students
- Kiel High
Kiel High
375 students
- Kiel Middle
Kiel Middle
338 students
- This school 111
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
111 students
- Kiel Eschool 63
Kiel Eschool
63 students
What this shows Between the Lakes Virtual Academy reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Between the Lakes Virtual Academy compares
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 55.5:1 | ▲ 285% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
55.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
55.5:1
students per teacher
- 285% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Kiel Area School District reports $14,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Between the Lakes Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zielanis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiel Eschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Between the Lakes Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 63:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Kiel
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.
Similar enrollment (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
How many students attend Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy has 111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kiel, WI. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is 55.5:1, which is 285% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 254% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?
18.6% of students at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Kiel, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Between the Lakes Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Kiel?
By Resource Investment Index, Between the Lakes Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kiel, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kiel on the city page.
What other schools are in Kiel Area School District?
Besides Between the Lakes Virtual Academy, Kiel Area School District also operates Zielanis Elementary (412 students), Kiel High (375 students), and Kiel Middle (338 students). See the Kiel Area School District district page for the complete list.