Enrollment
561
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roseville, MN
Minnesota Virtual Schools
Federal NCES profile for Minnesota Virtual Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270011703264Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnesota Virtual Schools earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnesota Virtual Schools has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Virtual Schools ranks #2 of 5 schools in Roseville, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011703264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minnesota Virtual Schools compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minnesota Virtual Schools
Minnesota Virtual Schools is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Roseville, Minnesota, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #108.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch also operates Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students) and Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 (1,017 students) alongside Minnesota Virtual Schools.
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 Minnesota Virtual Schools compares
Minnesota Virtual Schools on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 187 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
- 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 59.4%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Minnesota Virtual Schools is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch, which includes Minnesota Virtual Schools.
$12,827
Per student
-16%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 87.3%
Federal 12.4%
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 Minnesota Virtual Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mts High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Secondary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnesota Virtual Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,536
- Students per teacher
- 43.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 37.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Virtual Schools
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Schools?
Minnesota Virtual Schools has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roseville, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Schools is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnesota Virtual Schools?
53.4% of students at Minnesota Virtual Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnesota Virtual Schools?
The largest demographic group at Minnesota Virtual Schools is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Roseville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnesota Virtual Schools?
Minnesota Virtual Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Minnesota Virtual Schools rank among schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Virtual Schools ranks #2 of 5 schools in Roseville, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roseville on the city page.
Is Minnesota Virtual Schools a good school?
Minnesota Virtual Schools earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. 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 Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch?
Besides Minnesota Virtual Schools, Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch also operates Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students), Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 (1,017 students), and Mts High School (158 students). See the Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch district page for the complete list.
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