- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gobles, MI
Gobles Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gobles Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261605008357
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gobles Virtual Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 35
- students enrolled
Gobles Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gobles Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261605008357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Gobles Virtual Academy shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-33.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 261605008357 · Gobles, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 5.8:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Gobles High School (396 students)
Gobles Virtual Academy shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-33.3%). Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gobles Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gobles High Sc
Gobles High School
396 students
- Gobles Element
Gobles Elementary School
355 students
- This school 35
Gobles Virtual Academy
35 students
What this shows Gobles Virtual Academy reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gobles Virtual Academy compares
Gobles Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 67% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,623
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 35 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Gobles Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Gobles Public School District reports $15,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gobles Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gobles Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gobles Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gobles Virtual Academy
How many students attend Gobles Virtual Academy?
Gobles Virtual Academy has 35 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gobles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gobles Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gobles Virtual Academy is 5.8:1, which is 67% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 63% 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 Gobles Virtual Academy?
54.2% of students at Gobles Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gobles Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gobles Virtual Academy is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Gobles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gobles Virtual Academy?
Gobles Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Gobles Public School District?
Besides Gobles Virtual Academy, Gobles Public School District also operates Gobles High School (396 students) and Gobles Elementary School (355 students). See the Gobles Public School District district page for the complete list.