- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lcs Virtual Academy held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 262157009005 · Ypsilanti, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 20.2:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Senior High School (810 students)
Lcs Virtual Academy held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lcs Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Senior
Lincoln Senior High School
810 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
712 students
- Brick Elementa
Brick Elementary School
500 students
- Childs Element
Childs Elementary School
493 students
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary School
486 students
- This school 121
Lcs Virtual Academy
121 students
What this shows Lcs Virtual Academy reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lcs Virtual Academy compares
Lcs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln Consolidated School District reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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Standard public school
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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
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.
Similar enrollment (~121 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.