- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Rapids, MI
Big Rapids Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Big Rapids Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260578000643
👥 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
Big Rapids Virtual School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Big Rapids · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 57.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Rapids Virtual School has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rapids Virtual School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Big Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Big Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260578000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Big Rapids Virtual School shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 260578000643 · Big Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 57.5:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Rapids High School (755 students)
Big Rapids Virtual School shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Big Rapids Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Rapids Hig
Big Rapids High School
755 students
- Big Rapids Mid
Big Rapids Middle School
644 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
346 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary School
336 students
- This school 115
Big Rapids Virtual School
115 students
What this shows Big Rapids Virtual School reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Rapids Virtual School compares
Big Rapids Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 57.5:1 | ▲ 229% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
57.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
57.5:1
students per teacher
- 229% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Big Rapids Virtual School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Big Rapids Public Schools reports $12,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Rapids Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Rapids Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Rapids Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Rapids Virtual School
How many students attend Big Rapids Virtual School?
Big Rapids Virtual School has 115 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Big Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids Virtual School is 57.5:1, which is 229% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 266% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Rapids Virtual School?
69.7% of students at Big Rapids Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Rapids Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Big Rapids Virtual School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Rapids Virtual School?
Big Rapids Virtual School 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 Big Rapids Virtual School rank among schools in Big Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rapids Virtual School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Big Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Big Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Big Rapids Virtual School, Big Rapids Public Schools also operates Big Rapids High School (755 students), Big Rapids Middle School (644 students), and Riverview Elementary School (346 students). See the Big Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.