Enrollment
111
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
55.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+285% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Between the Lakes Virtual Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Kiel, Wisconsin, enrolling 111 students.
Class loads run heavy: 55.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 285% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 111 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Among Kiel's public schools, it stands alongside Zielanis Elementary (412 students): Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (55.5:1 vs 13.7:1).
Kiel Area School District also operates Zielanis Elementary (412 students) and Kiel High (375 students) alongside Between the Lakes 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 Between the Lakes Virtual Academy compares
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,257
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiel Area School District, which includes Between the Lakes Virtual Academy.
$13,257
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 40.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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.
Similar enrollment (~111 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Between the Lakes Virtual Academy a good school?
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 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.
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