Enrollment
40
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holton, MI
Holton Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Holton Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261851008459
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holton Virtual Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Holton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 40
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Holton, MI.
School address
District: Holton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261851008459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+72% vs state
What stands out at Holton Virtual Academy
Holton Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Holton, Michigan, enrolling 40 students.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Michigan schools, with 40 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Holton's public schools, it stands alongside Holton Elementary School (338 students): Holton Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Holton Public Schools also operates Holton Elementary School (338 students) and Holton High School (224 students) alongside Holton 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 Holton Virtual Academy compares
Holton 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 | 93.5% | ▲ 72% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$14,184
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 87.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Holton Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holton Public Schools, which includes Holton Virtual Academy.
$14,184
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Holton Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Holton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Holton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Holton Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Holton
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 Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holton Virtual Academy
How many students attend Holton Virtual Academy?
Holton Virtual Academy has 40 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Holton, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holton Virtual Academy?
93.5% of students at Holton Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holton Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Holton Virtual Academy is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Holton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holton Virtual Academy?
Holton Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Holton Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Holton?
By Resource Investment Index, Holton Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Holton, 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 Holton on the city page.
Is Holton Virtual Academy a good school?
Holton Virtual Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Holton Public Schools?
Besides Holton Virtual Academy, Holton Public Schools also operates Holton Elementary School (338 students), Holton High School (224 students), and Holton Middle School (173 students). See the Holton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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