Enrollment
75
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edina, MN
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway
Federal NCES profile for Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271125012698
👥 S:T ratio 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Edina · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway has class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway ranks #1 of 3 schools in Edina, MN.
School address
District: Edina Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271125012698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-47% 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
What stands out at Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Edina, Minnesota, enrolling 75 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway is leaner than roughly 87% of Minnesota schools and 47% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 75 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 132 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students) and South View Middle (1,021 students) alongside Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway.
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 Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway compares
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 13% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edina Public School District, which includes Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway.
$14,558
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 8.3:1, which is 47% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 47% lower 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 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% of enrollment, in Edina, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway?
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway rank among schools in Edina?
By Resource Investment Index, Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway ranks #1 of 3 schools in Edina, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edina on the city page.
Is Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway a good school?
Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota 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 Edina Public School District?
Besides Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway, Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students), South View Middle (1,021 students), and Valley View Middle (1,003 students). See the Edina Public School District district page for the complete list.
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