Enrollment
262
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200702002163
Hays Virtual School — Hays, KS
Federal NCES profile for Hays Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hays Virtual School reports 262 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Hays spends $17,437 per pupil district-wide, above the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.3% from local sources (property taxes), 52.3% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hays Virtual School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 262 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$17,437
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kansas avg of $17,342
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
Enrollment 262 Top 45% in Kansas — larger than 55% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 200702002163
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hays, which includes Hays Virtual School.
$17,437
Per student
+1%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Similar other schools in Hays
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hays, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hays Virtual School?
Hays Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.