- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, MN
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar
Federal NCES profile for Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271428005379
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN.
School address
District: Houston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271428005379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 271428005379 · Houston, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 21.8:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students)
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy High
706 students
- This school
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar
392 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
333 students
- Houston Elemen 247
Houston Elementary
247 students
- Houston Second 234
Houston Secondary
234 students
- Summit Learnin 22
Summit Learning Program
22 students
What this shows Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar compares
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$12,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 261 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 48.2%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Houston Public School District reports $12,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Virtual Academy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Secondary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Learning Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar is 21.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar?
63.9% of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar?
The largest demographic group at Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Houston, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar?
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Public School District?
Besides Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar, Houston Public School District also operates Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students), Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle (333 students), and Houston Elementary (247 students). See the Houston Public School District district page for the complete list.