Enrollment
75
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271125012698
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway — Edina, MN
Federal NCES profile for Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 83/100.
👥 Class size 83
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: Edina Public School District · Minnesota
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.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway reports 75 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 74% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 74% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Minnesota average and 7% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Edina Public School District spends $18,685 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.6% from local sources (property taxes), 50.7% from the state, and 4.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (A-), calculated from 1 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 Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.2:1 | ▼ 74% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 29% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 25% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 29% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.2:1
students per teacher
— 74% below state mean
Top 4% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,685
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 75 Top 25% in Minnesota — larger than 75% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 4.2:1 -74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.3% +29% vs state
NCES ID 271125012698
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
White 14.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edina Public School District, which includes Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway.
$18,685
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 50.7%
Federal 4.8%
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
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway
How many students attend Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway?
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway has 75 students enrolled. It is a other school in EDINA, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway?
The student-teacher ratio at Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway is 4.2:1, which is 74% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway?
55.3% of students at Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway?
The largest demographic group at Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway is African American at 76.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in EDINA, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway?
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway has a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (A-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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.