Enrollment
335
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
What stands out at Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Elkhorn Options Virtual School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, enrolling 335 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 335 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Among Elkhorn's public schools, it stands alongside Jackson Elementary (485 students): Elkhorn Options Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students) and Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students) alongside Elkhorn Options 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 Elkhorn Options Virtual School compares
Elkhorn Options Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,512
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Area School District, which includes Elkhorn Options Virtual School.
$12,512
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.4%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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
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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Elkhorn Options Virtual School a good school?
Elkhorn Options Virtual School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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