Enrollment
9
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · De Soto, WI
De Soto Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for De Soto Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550324003022Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Soto Virtual School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in De Soto · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, De Soto Virtual School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in De Soto, WI.
School address
District: De Soto Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550324003022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at De Soto Virtual School
De Soto Virtual School is a small charter combined-grade school in De Soto, Wisconsin, enrolling 9 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Wisconsin schools, with 9 enrolled.
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.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (11%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among De Soto's public schools, it stands alongside Prairie View Elementary (92 students): De Soto Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
De Soto Area School District also operates De Soto High (133 students) and Stoddard Elementary (105 students) alongside De Soto Virtual School.
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 De Soto Virtual School compares
De Soto Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 9 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
88.9%
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
$16,086
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, De Soto Virtual School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Soto Area School District, which includes De Soto Virtual School.
$16,086
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How De Soto Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Stoddard Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| De Soto Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Prairie View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to De Soto Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in De Soto
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.
Next steps
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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 public 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% of enrollment, in De Soto, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Soto Virtual School?
De Soto Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 De Soto Virtual School rank among public schools in De Soto?
By Resource Investment Index, De Soto Virtual School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in De Soto, 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 De Soto on the city page.
Is De Soto Virtual School a good school?
De Soto Virtual School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 De Soto Area School District?
Besides De Soto Virtual School, De Soto Area School District also operates De Soto High (133 students), Stoddard Elementary (105 students), and De Soto Middle (101 students). See the De Soto Area School District district page for the complete list.
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