- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, MI
Mason Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mason Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262310008771
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 20
- students enrolled
School address
District: Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) · Michigan
NCES ID 262310008771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mason Virtual Academy shrank from 17 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 0.7 → 0.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 262310008771 · Erie, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 64.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason Central School (421 students)
Mason Virtual Academy shrank from 17 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 0.7 → 0.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mason Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason Central
Mason Central School
421 students
- Mason Senior H
Mason Senior High School
316 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
223 students
- This school 20
Mason Virtual Academy
20 students
What this shows Mason Virtual Academy reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason Virtual Academy compares
Mason Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
70.0%
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
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Mason Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) reports $13,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Central School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mason Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mason Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mason Virtual Academy
How many students attend Mason Virtual Academy?
Mason Virtual Academy has 20 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason Virtual Academy?
64.7% of students at Mason Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mason Virtual Academy is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Erie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Virtual Academy?
Mason Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe)?
Besides Mason Virtual Academy, Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) also operates Mason Central School (421 students), Mason Senior High School (316 students), and Mason Middle School (223 students). See the Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) district page for the complete list.