Enrollment
51
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, MI
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260813008553
👥 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
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Carson City, MI.
School address
District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260813008553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+191% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Carson City, Michigan, enrolling 51 students.
Class loads run heavy: 51:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 191% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Michigan schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Carson City-Crystal Area Schools also operates Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School (262 students) and Carson City Elementary School (216 students) alongside Carson Citycrystal 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 Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy compares
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51:1 | ▲ 191% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
51:1
students per teacher
- 191% 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
$11,086
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
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City-Crystal Area Schools, which includes Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy.
$11,086
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 52.1%
Federal 20.3%
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 Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson City Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson Citycrystal High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~51 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
How many students attend Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy?
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy has 51 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Carson City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy is 51:1, which is 191% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 225% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy?
80.4% of students at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy?
Carson Citycrystal 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 Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Carson City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carson City on the city page.
Is Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy a good school?
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan 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 Carson City-Crystal Area Schools?
Besides Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy, Carson City-Crystal Area Schools also operates Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School (262 students), Carson City Elementary School (216 students), and Carson Citycrystal High School (187 students). See the Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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