Enrollment
172
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, MI
Hamilton Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261740008874
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Virtual School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Virtual School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hamilton, MI.
School address
District: Hamilton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261740008874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Virtual School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Virtual School
Hamilton Virtual School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamilton, Michigan, enrolling 172 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 172 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 89 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton High School (793 students) and Hamilton Middle School (707 students) alongside Hamilton 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 Hamilton Virtual School compares
Hamilton Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,439
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 172 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: 1.2 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 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Hamilton Virtual School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Community Schools, which includes Hamilton Virtual School.
$12,439
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 64.9%
Federal 4.9%
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 Hamilton Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentheim Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Star Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Virtual School
How many students attend Hamilton Virtual School?
Hamilton Virtual School has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Virtual School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% 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 Hamilton Virtual School?
29.4% of students at Hamilton Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Virtual School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Virtual School?
Hamilton Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton Virtual School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Virtual School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hamilton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamilton on the city page.
Is Hamilton Virtual School a good school?
Hamilton Virtual School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan 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 Hamilton Community Schools?
Besides Hamilton Virtual School, Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton High School (793 students), Hamilton Middle School (707 students), and Hamilton Elementary School (359 students). See the Hamilton Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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