- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manhattan, KS
Manhattan Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200918002150
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan Virtual Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 153
- students enrolled
Manhattan Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Manhattan, KS.
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
NCES ID 200918002150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Manhattan Virtual Academy shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 200918002150 · Manhattan, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students)
Manhattan Virtual Academy shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Manhattan Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan High
Manhattan High School West/East Campus
2,087 students
- Susan B Anthon 775
Susan B Anthony Middle School
775 students
- Dwight D Eisen 730
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
730 students
- Frank V Bergma 568
Frank V Bergman Elem
568 students
- Theo Roosevelt 468
Theo Roosevelt Elem
468 students
- This school 153
Manhattan Virtual Academy
153 students
What this shows Manhattan Virtual Academy reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manhattan Virtual Academy compares
Manhattan Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Kansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Manhattan Virtual Academy is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manhattan-Ogden reports $13,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manhattan Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School West/East Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank V Bergman Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theo Roosevelt Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Manhattan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Virtual Academy
How many students attend Manhattan Virtual Academy?
Manhattan Virtual Academy has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manhattan, KS. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Virtual Academy is 11.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% 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 Manhattan Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Virtual Academy is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Manhattan, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Virtual Academy?
Manhattan Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manhattan Virtual Academy rank among schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Manhattan, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manhattan on the city page.
What other schools are in Manhattan-Ogden?
Besides Manhattan Virtual Academy, Manhattan-Ogden also operates Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students), Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students), and Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School (730 students). See the Manhattan-Ogden district page for the complete list.