- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East China, MI
East China Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for East China Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261242008978
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East China Virtual Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 33
- students enrolled
East China Virtual Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East China School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261242008978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
East China Virtual Academy held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261242008978 · East China, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 16.5:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: St Clair High School (715 students)
East China Virtual Academy held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East China Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Clair High
St Clair High School
715 students
- St Clair Middl
St Clair Middle School
614 students
- Marine City Hi
Marine City High School
437 students
- Gearing Elemen
Gearing Elementary School
353 students
- Belle River El
Belle River Elementary School
343 students
- This school 33
East China Virtual Academy
33 students
What this shows East China Virtual Academy reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How East China Virtual Academy compares
East China Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.8, East China Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East China School District reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East China Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Clair Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marine City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gearing Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East China Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about East China Virtual Academy
How many students attend East China Virtual Academy?
East China Virtual Academy has 33 students enrolled. It is a public school in East China, MI. CCD year-over-year: 45 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East China Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East China Virtual Academy is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East China Virtual Academy?
53.3% of students at East China Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East China Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at East China Virtual Academy is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in East China, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East China Virtual Academy?
East China Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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.
What other schools are in East China School District?
Besides East China Virtual Academy, East China School District also operates St Clair High School (715 students), St Clair Middle School (614 students), and Marine City High School (437 students). See the East China School District district page for the complete list.