Enrollment
91
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Wayne, IN
Esacs Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Esacs Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180003002710
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esacs Virtual School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 32
- schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Esacs Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esacs Virtual School ranks #1 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
NCES ID 180003002710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Esacs Virtual School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Esacs Virtual School
Esacs Virtual School is a small combined-grade school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 91 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.4:1, Esacs Virtual School is leaner than roughly 99% of Indiana schools and 66% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Indiana schools, with 91 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 91 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Fort Wayne's public schools, it stands alongside Southwick Elementary School (724 students): Esacs Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.4:1 vs 16.8:1).
Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students) and Woodside Middle School (1,032 students) alongside Esacs 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 Esacs Virtual School compares
Esacs Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.4:1 | ▼ 66% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 91 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 69.2%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Esacs Virtual School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls, which includes Esacs Virtual School.
$10,387
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 60.6%
Federal 7.2%
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 Esacs Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Meadow School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esacs Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwick Elementary School
Standard public school
724 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Center Elementary Sch
Standard public school
553 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Northcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~91 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Esacs Virtual School
How many students attend Esacs Virtual School?
Esacs Virtual School has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esacs Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Esacs Virtual School is 5.4:1, which is 66% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 66% 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 Esacs Virtual School?
28.2% of students at Esacs Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esacs Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Esacs Virtual School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esacs Virtual School?
Esacs Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Esacs Virtual School rank among schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Esacs Virtual School ranks #1 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
Is Esacs Virtual School a good school?
Esacs Virtual School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Msd Southwest Allen County Schls?
Besides Esacs Virtual School, Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students), Woodside Middle School (1,032 students), and Summit Middle School (789 students). See the Msd Southwest Allen County Schls district page for the complete list.
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