- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mandan, ND
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381182000921
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Dakota.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Mandan · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 14
- students enrolled
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mandan, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+50.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 381182000921 · Mandan, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 4.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandan High School (1,175 students)
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+50.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandan High Sc
Mandan High School
1,175 students
- Mandan Middle
Mandan Middle School
1,003 students
- Ft Lincoln Ele 455
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
455 students
- Red Trail Elem 438
Red Trail Elementary School
438 students
- Lewis and Clar 379
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
379 students
- This school 14
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy
14 students
What this shows Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy compares
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 60% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 4% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Mandan 1 reports $14,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Trail Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Mandan
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy
How many students attend Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy?
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy has 14 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mandan, ND. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy is 4.7:1, which is 60% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 70% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Mandan, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy?
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Mandan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mandan, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mandan on the city page.
What other schools are in Mandan 1?
Besides Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy, Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students), Mandan Middle School (1,003 students), and Ft Lincoln Elementary School (455 students). See the Mandan 1 district page for the complete list.