Enrollment
91
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180003002710
Esacs Virtual School — Fort Wayne, IN
Federal NCES profile for Esacs Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 64/100.
👥 Class size 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-71% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Esacs Virtual School reports 91 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 71% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 71% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the Indiana average and 46% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 91 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Msd Southwest Allen County Schls spends $12,427 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.6% from the state, and 7.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Esacs Virtual School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.6:1 | ▼ 71% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
4.6:1
students per teacher
— 71% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,427
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 91 Top 2% in Indiana — larger than 98% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 4.6:1 -71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.2% -43% vs state
NCES ID 180003002710
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 91:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls, which includes Esacs Virtual School.
$12,427
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
Similar other schools in Fort Wayne
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J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
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583 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Elementary School
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558 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Center Elementary Sch
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553 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Northcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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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 other school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esacs Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Esacs Virtual School is 4.6:1, which is 71% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esacs Virtual School?
Esacs Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.