- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 260813008553 · Carson City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 51:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School (262 students)
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson Citycry
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
262 students
- Carson City El
Carson City Elementary School
216 students
- Carson Citycry
Carson Citycrystal High School
187 students
- This school 51
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
51 students
What this shows Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy compares
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,026
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
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.
Programs
District finance for Carson City-Crystal Area Schools reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~51 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 6.
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, 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 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.
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.