Enrollment
90
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menasha, WI
Fox Valley Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Fox Valley Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550903003153Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Valley Virtual School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Menasha · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Valley Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Valley Virtual School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Menasha, WI.
School address
District: Menasha Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550903003153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Valley Virtual School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Valley Virtual School
Fox Valley Virtual School is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Menasha, Wisconsin, enrolling 90 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.5:1, Fox Valley Virtual School is leaner than roughly 97% of Wisconsin schools and 48% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 63.1% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 90 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Menasha's public schools, it stands alongside Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students): Fox Valley Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.5:1 vs 11.5:1).
Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students) and Maplewood Middle (676 students) alongside Fox Valley 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 Fox Valley Virtual School compares
Fox Valley Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 48% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 3% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,153
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Fox Valley Virtual School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menasha Joint School District, which includes Fox Valley Virtual School.
$15,153
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 55.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 Fox Valley Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butte Des Morts Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gegan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Valley Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Menasha
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clovis Grove Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Butte Des Morts Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Gegan Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
152 students 9.5:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Valley Virtual School
How many students attend Fox Valley Virtual School?
Fox Valley Virtual School has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menasha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Valley Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Valley Virtual School is 7.5:1, which is 48% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 52% 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 Fox Valley Virtual School?
63.1% of students at Fox Valley Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Valley Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Fox Valley Virtual School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Menasha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Valley Virtual School?
Fox Valley Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fox Valley Virtual School rank among schools in Menasha?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Valley Virtual School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Menasha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menasha on the city page.
Is Fox Valley Virtual School a good school?
Fox Valley Virtual School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Menasha Joint School District?
Besides Fox Valley Virtual School, Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students), Maplewood Middle (676 students), and Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students). See the Menasha Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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