Enrollment
147
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Eau Claire Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550405003115Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eau Claire Virtual School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 147
- students enrolled
Eau Claire Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire Virtual School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405003115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eau Claire Virtual School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eau Claire Virtual School
Eau Claire Virtual School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, enrolling 147 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 147 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Eau Claire's public schools, it stands alongside Eau Claire Community Sites (435 students): Eau Claire Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 25.6:1).
Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students) and Memorial High (1,558 students) alongside Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire Virtual School compares
Eau Claire Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Eau Claire Virtual School is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eau Claire Area School District, which includes Eau Claire Virtual School.
$13,882
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.0%
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 Eau Claire Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eau Claire Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Eau Claire
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eau Claire Community Sites
Standard public school
435 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Standard public school
301 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School
Standard public school
248 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative education program
74 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Second Avenue School
Alternative education program
16 students
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.
Similar enrollment (~147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eau Claire Virtual School
How many students attend Eau Claire Virtual School?
Eau Claire Virtual School has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire Virtual School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eau Claire Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Eau Claire Virtual School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eau Claire Virtual School?
Eau Claire Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eau Claire Virtual School rank among schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire Virtual School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Eau Claire, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eau Claire on the city page.
Is Eau Claire Virtual School a good school?
Eau Claire Virtual School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin 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 Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Eau Claire Virtual School, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Memorial High (1,558 students), and Delong Middle (893 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.
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