- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gary, IN
Gary Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gary Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180387002684
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gary Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gary Virtual Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 7 schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387002684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-110 students YoY
Gary Virtual Academy shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-65.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-110 students YoY 180387002684 · Gary, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 15:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students)
Gary Virtual Academy shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-65.1%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Gary Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Side Lead
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- Glen Park Acad
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- Frankie Woods 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- Daniel Hale Wi 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- Beveridge Elem 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- This school 45
Gary Virtual Academy
45 students
What this shows Gary Virtual Academy reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gary Virtual Academy compares
Gary Virtual Academy 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 75% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 146.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.7%
Two or More 6.7%
White 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Gary Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gary Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beveridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gary Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Gary
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
Standard public school
1,180 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Standard public school
1,138 students 15:1 students per teacher
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Standard public school
773 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
Standard public school
472 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Steel City Academy
Standard public school
286 students 13:1 students per teacher
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
Standard public school
231 students 23.1:1 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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gary Virtual Academy
How many students attend Gary Virtual Academy?
Gary Virtual Academy has 45 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), down 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Virtual Academy is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Gary Virtual Academy?
86.4% of students at Gary Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gary Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gary Virtual Academy is African American at 86.7% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary Virtual Academy?
Gary Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Gary Virtual Academy rank among schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 7 schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides Gary Virtual Academy, Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students), Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students), and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.