- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prairie Du Chien, WI
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education
Federal NCES profile for Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551215002944Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Prairie Du Chien · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Prairie Du Chien, WI.
School address
District: Prairie Du Chien Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551215002944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+40.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 551215002944 · Prairie Du Chien, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
23 enr · 23:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Du Chien High (287 students)
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+40.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Du Chi
Prairie Du Chien High
287 students
- Ba Kennedy Sch
Ba Kennedy School
217 students
- Bluff View Mid
Bluff View Middle
200 students
- Bluff View Ele
Bluff View Elementary
190 students
- This school 23
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education
23 students
What this shows Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education compares
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 60% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
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 91.3%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Prairie Du Chien Area School District reports $16,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Du Chien High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ba Kennedy School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluff View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluff View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education
How many students attend Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education?
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education has 23 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prairie Du Chien, WI. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education is 23:1, which is 60% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education?
33.3% of students at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education?
The largest demographic group at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Prairie Du Chien, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education?
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education rank among public schools in Prairie Du Chien?
By Resource Investment Index, Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Prairie Du Chien, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Prairie Du Chien on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie Du Chien Area School District?
Besides Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education, Prairie Du Chien Area School District also operates Prairie Du Chien High (287 students), Ba Kennedy School (217 students), and Bluff View Middle (200 students). See the Prairie Du Chien Area School District district page for the complete list.