Enrollment
278
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burr Oak, MI
Burr Oak Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Burr Oak Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260741008787
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burr Oak Virtual Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 278
- students enrolled
School address
District: Burr Oak Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260741008787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+39% vs state
What stands out at Burr Oak Virtual Academy
Burr Oak Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Burr Oak, Michigan, enrolling 278 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 278 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #214.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burr Oak Community School District spends $9,077 per pupil, 33% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Burr Oak Community School District also operates Burr Oak Elementary School (138 students) and Burr Oak High School (85 students) alongside Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak Virtual Academy compares
Burr Oak Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
67.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 68.0%
African American 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Burr Oak Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burr Oak Community School District, which includes Burr Oak Virtual Academy.
$9,077
Per student
-33%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 71.9%
Federal 13.6%
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 Burr Oak Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Burr Oak High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Burr Oak Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Burr Oak Virtual Academy
How many students attend Burr Oak Virtual Academy?
Burr Oak Virtual Academy has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burr Oak, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burr Oak Virtual Academy?
75.3% of students at Burr Oak Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burr Oak Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Burr Oak Virtual Academy is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Burr Oak, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burr Oak Virtual Academy?
Burr Oak Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Burr Oak Virtual Academy a good school?
Burr Oak Virtual Academy earns 25/100 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 Burr Oak Community School District?
Besides Burr Oak Virtual Academy, Burr Oak Community School District also operates Burr Oak Elementary School (138 students) and Burr Oak High School (85 students). See the Burr Oak Community School District district page for the complete list.
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