- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Esacs Virtual School shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 180003002710 · Fort Wayne, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 5.4:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High School (2,382 students)
Esacs Virtual School shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Esacs Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High School
2,382 students
- Woodside Middl
Woodside Middle School
1,032 students
- Summit Middle 789
Summit Middle School
789 students
- Covington Elem 746
Covington Elementary School
746 students
- Lafayette Mead 604
Lafayette Meadow School
604 students
- This school 91
Esacs Virtual School
91 students
What this shows Esacs Virtual School reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esacs Virtual School compares
Esacs Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls reports $11,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), down 4.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.