Enrollment
121
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ypsilanti, MI
Lcs Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lcs Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262157009005
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lcs Virtual Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lcs Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lcs Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Consolidated School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262157009005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lcs Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lcs Virtual Academy
Lcs Virtual Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 121 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 33 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 121 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Ypsilanti's public schools, it stands alongside South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy (631 students): Lcs Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 16.6:1).
Lincoln Consolidated School District also operates Lincoln Senior High School (810 students) and Lincoln Middle School (712 students) alongside Lcs 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 Lcs Virtual Academy compares
Lcs Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$14,605
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
12
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 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 50.4%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Lcs Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Consolidated School District, which includes Lcs Virtual Academy.
$14,605
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 52.0%
Federal 12.9%
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 Lcs Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brick Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Childs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bishop Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lcs Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Ypsilanti
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ford Early Learning Center
Standard public school
233 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Global Tech Academy
Standard public school
213 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Acce
Alternative education program
175 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lcs Virtual Academy
How many students attend Lcs Virtual Academy?
Lcs Virtual Academy has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ypsilanti, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lcs Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lcs Virtual Academy is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lcs Virtual Academy?
55.5% of students at Lcs Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lcs Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lcs Virtual Academy is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lcs Virtual Academy?
Lcs Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lcs Virtual Academy rank among schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Lcs Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
Is Lcs Virtual Academy a good school?
Lcs Virtual Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Lincoln Consolidated School District?
Besides Lcs Virtual Academy, Lincoln Consolidated School District also operates Lincoln Senior High School (810 students), Lincoln Middle School (712 students), and Brick Elementary School (500 students). See the Lincoln Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.
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