Enrollment
9
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550324003022 Charter school
De Soto Virtual School — De Soto, WI
Federal NCES profile for De Soto Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: De Soto Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
De Soto Virtual School reports 9 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 88.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding De Soto Area School District spends $18,349 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.6% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 12.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How De Soto Virtual School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 9 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
88.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,349
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 9 Top 1% in Wisconsin — larger than 99% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 550324003022
Student demographics
White 55.6%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.1%
Two or More 11.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 88.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Soto Area School District, which includes De Soto Virtual School.
$18,349
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Similar other schools in De Soto
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about De Soto Virtual School
How many students attend De Soto Virtual School?
De Soto Virtual School has 9 students enrolled. It is a other school in De Soto, WI.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Soto Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at De Soto Virtual School is White at 55.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in De Soto, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Soto Virtual School?
De Soto Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.