Enrollment
153
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200918002150
Manhattan Virtual Academy — Manhattan, KS
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manhattan Virtual Academy compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Manhattan Virtual Academy reports 153 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 153 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Manhattan-Ogden spends $19,424 per pupil district-wide, above the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.2% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manhattan Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Kansas — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,424
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 153 Top 26% in Kansas — larger than 74% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 200918002150
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 153:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manhattan-Ogden, which includes Manhattan Virtual Academy.
$19,424
Per student
+12%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 9.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Virtual Academy
How many students attend Manhattan Virtual Academy?
Manhattan Virtual Academy has 153 students enrolled. It is a other school in Manhattan, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Virtual Academy is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Virtual Academy is White at 75.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Manhattan, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Virtual Academy?
Manhattan Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.