- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent City, MI
Kent City Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kent City Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262031008219
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent City Virtual Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kent City · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 23
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kent City, MI.
School address
District: Kent City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262031008219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kent City Virtual Academy held near 22 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.1 → 0.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 262031008219 · Kent City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 52.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Kent City Elementary School (537 students)
Kent City Virtual Academy held near 22 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.1 → 0.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kent City Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kent City Elem
Kent City Elementary School
537 students
- Kent City High
Kent City High School
383 students
- Kent City Midd
Kent City Middle School
290 students
- This school 23
Kent City Virtual Academy
23 students
What this shows Kent City Virtual Academy reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent City Virtual Academy compares
Kent City Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Kent City Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kent City Community Schools reports $14,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kent City Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kent City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kent City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kent City Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Kent City Virtual Academy
How many students attend Kent City Virtual Academy?
Kent City Virtual Academy has 23 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kent City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent City Virtual Academy?
52.2% of students at Kent City Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent City Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kent City Virtual Academy is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Kent City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent City Virtual Academy?
Kent City Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kent City Virtual Academy rank among schools in Kent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kent City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kent City Community Schools?
Besides Kent City Virtual Academy, Kent City Community Schools also operates Kent City Elementary School (537 students), Kent City High School (383 students), and Kent City Middle School (290 students). See the Kent City Community Schools district page for the complete list.