Enrollment
23
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education is a small charter combined-grade school in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, enrolling 23 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 60% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.3% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Wisconsin schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Prairie Du Chien Area School District also operates Prairie Du Chien High (287 students) and Ba Kennedy School (217 students) alongside Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education compares
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,971
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prairie Du Chien Area School District, which includes Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education.
$14,971
Per student
+0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.8%
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.
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
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~23 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings. 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.
Is Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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