- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, WI
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn Options Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550429003038Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn Options Virtual School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 335
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Options Virtual School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI.
School address
District: Elkhorn Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550429003038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Elkhorn Options Virtual School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 550429003038 · Elkhorn, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
335 enr · 32.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn Area High (953 students)
Elkhorn Options Virtual School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Elkhorn Options Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn Area H
Elkhorn Area High
953 students
- Elkhorn Area M
Elkhorn Area Middle
659 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary
485 students
- Tibbets Elemen
Tibbets Elementary
431 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
406 students
- This school 335
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
335 students
What this shows Elkhorn Options Virtual School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhorn Options Virtual School compares
Elkhorn Options Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$13,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Elkhorn Options Virtual School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Area School District reports $13,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkhorn Options Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Elkhorn Area Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tibbets Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Side Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn Options Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Elkhorn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Tibbets Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
West Side Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Career and College Academy
Standard public school
246 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Options Virtual School
How many students attend Elkhorn Options Virtual School?
Elkhorn Options Virtual School has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, WI. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 28.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn Options Virtual School?
32.2% of students at Elkhorn Options Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn Options Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn Options Virtual School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn Options Virtual School?
Elkhorn Options Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Elkhorn Options Virtual School rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Options Virtual School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Area School District?
Besides Elkhorn Options Virtual School, Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students), Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students), and Jackson Elementary (485 students). See the Elkhorn Area School District district page for the complete list.