Enrollment
22
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howell, MI
Hartland Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hartland Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261791008404
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartland Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 22
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Hartland Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Howell, MI.
School address
District: Hartland Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261791008404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-58% vs state
What stands out at Hartland Virtual Academy
Hartland Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Howell, Michigan, enrolling 22 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Michigan average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hartland Consolidated Schools spends $10,640 per pupil, 21% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hartland Consolidated Schools also operates Hartland High School (1,610 students) and Hartland Farms Intermediate School (770 students) alongside Hartland Virtual Academy.
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 Hartland Virtual Academy compares
Hartland Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$10,640
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Hartland Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartland Consolidated Schools, which includes Hartland Virtual Academy.
$10,640
Per student
-21%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 Hartland Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hartland Farms Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hartland Ms at Ore Creek | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hartland Village Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hartland Round Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hartland Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hartland Virtual Academy
How many students attend Hartland Virtual Academy?
Hartland Virtual Academy has 22 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howell, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartland Virtual Academy?
22.7% of students at Hartland Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartland Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hartland Virtual Academy is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Howell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartland Virtual Academy?
Hartland Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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 Hartland Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartland Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Howell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Howell on the city page.
Is Hartland Virtual Academy a good school?
Hartland Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Hartland Consolidated Schools?
Besides Hartland Virtual Academy, Hartland Consolidated Schools also operates Hartland High School (1,610 students), Hartland Farms Intermediate School (770 students), and Hartland Ms at Ore Creek (752 students). See the Hartland Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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