Enrollment
134
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cameron, WI
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education
Federal NCES profile for Cameron Academy of Virtual Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550213002851Charter 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
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Academy of Virtual Education ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cameron, WI.
School address
District: Cameron School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550213002851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cameron Academy of Virtual Education compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cameron Academy of Virtual Education
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Cameron, Wisconsin, enrolling 134 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Wisconsin schools and 86% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 134 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 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #238, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Among Cameron's public schools, it stands alongside Cameron Elementary (432 students): Cameron Academy of Virtual Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.8:1 vs 14.4:1).
Cameron School District also operates Cameron Elementary (432 students) and Cameron Middle (319 students) alongside Cameron Academy of Virtual Education.
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 Cameron Academy of Virtual Education compares
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 86% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,944
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 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Cameron Academy of Virtual Education is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cameron School District, which includes Cameron Academy of Virtual Education.
$12,944
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 Cameron Academy of Virtual Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cameron Academy of Virtual Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Cameron
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 (~134 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cameron Academy of Virtual Education
How many students attend Cameron Academy of Virtual Education?
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education has 134 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Cameron, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron Academy of Virtual Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron Academy of Virtual Education is 26.8:1, which is 86% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cameron Academy of Virtual Education?
34.8% of students at Cameron Academy of Virtual Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron Academy of Virtual Education?
The largest demographic group at Cameron Academy of Virtual Education is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Cameron, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron Academy of Virtual Education?
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education 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 Cameron Academy of Virtual Education rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Academy of Virtual Education ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cameron, 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 Cameron on the city page.
Is Cameron Academy of Virtual Education a good school?
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Cameron School District?
Besides Cameron Academy of Virtual Education, Cameron School District also operates Cameron Elementary (432 students), Cameron Middle (319 students), and Cameron High (279 students). See the Cameron School District district page for the complete list.
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