Enrollment
128
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eastpointe, MI
Eastpointe Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Eastpointe Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261245008766
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastpointe Virtual Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Eastpointe · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 64:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastpointe Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastpointe Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Eastpointe, MI.
School address
District: Eastpointe Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261245008766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
64:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+266% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastpointe Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastpointe Virtual Academy
Eastpointe Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eastpointe, Michigan, enrolling 128 students.
Class loads run heavy: 64:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 266% 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 75.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 128 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 26 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 128 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Eastpointe's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Park Elementary School (356 students): Eastpointe Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (64:1 vs 22.3:1).
Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students) and Forest Park Elementary School (356 students) alongside Eastpointe 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 Eastpointe Virtual Academy compares
Eastpointe 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 | 64:1 | ▲ 266% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
64:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
64:1
students per teacher
- 266% 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.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 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
African American 89.1%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Eastpointe Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastpointe Community Schools, which includes Eastpointe Virtual Academy.
$14,332
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 46.5%
Federal 25.7%
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 Eastpointe Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasantview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastpointe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastpointe Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Eastpointe
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~128 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastpointe Virtual Academy
How many students attend Eastpointe Virtual Academy?
Eastpointe Virtual Academy has 128 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastpointe Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastpointe Virtual Academy is 64:1, which is 266% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 308% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastpointe Virtual Academy?
75.6% of students at Eastpointe Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastpointe Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Eastpointe Virtual Academy is African American at 89.1% of enrollment, in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastpointe Virtual Academy?
Eastpointe Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastpointe Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Eastpointe?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastpointe Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Eastpointe, 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 Eastpointe on the city page.
Is Eastpointe Virtual Academy a good school?
Eastpointe Virtual Academy earns 22/100 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 Eastpointe Community Schools?
Besides Eastpointe Virtual Academy, Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students), Forest Park Elementary School (356 students), and Pleasantview Elementary School (311 students). See the Eastpointe Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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