Enrollment
262
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hays, KS
Hays Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Hays Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200702002163
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hays Virtual School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Hays · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 262
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Hays Virtual School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hays, KS.
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What stands out at Hays Virtual School
Hays Virtual School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hays, Kansas, enrolling 262 students.
With 262 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hays's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elem (274 students): Hays Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Hays also operates Hays High (1,017 students) and Hays Middle School (726 students) alongside Hays 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 Hays Virtual School compares
Hays Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 262 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$15,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 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 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Hays Virtual School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hays, which includes Hays Virtual School.
$15,127
Per student
-2%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 52.3%
Federal 15.4%
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 Hays Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hays Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Roosevelt Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hays Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Hays
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hays Virtual School
How many students attend Hays Virtual School?
Hays Virtual School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hays, KS.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hays Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Hays Virtual School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Hays, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hays Virtual School?
Hays Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Hays Virtual School rank among public schools in Hays?
By Resource Investment Index, Hays Virtual School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hays, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hays on the city page.
Is Hays Virtual School a good school?
Hays Virtual School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas 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 Hays?
Besides Hays Virtual School, Hays also operates Hays High (1,017 students), Hays Middle School (726 students), and Roosevelt Elem (420 students). See the Hays district page for the complete list.
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