Enrollment
152
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180732002740
Muncie Virtual Academy — Muncie, IN
Federal NCES profile for Muncie Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Muncie Community Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
152:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+844% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muncie Virtual Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Muncie Virtual Academy reports 152 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 152:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 844% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 856% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 80.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Indiana average and 55% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Muncie Community Schools spends $14,762 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.7% from local sources (property taxes), 55.6% from the state, and 24.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Muncie Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 152:1 | ▲ 844% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 62% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
152:1
students per teacher
— 844% above state mean
Top 100% in Indiana — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,762
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 152 Top 6% in Indiana — larger than 94% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 152:1 +844% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 80.3% +62% vs state
NCES ID 180732002740
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muncie Community Schools, which includes Muncie Virtual Academy.
$14,762
Per student
+1%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 24.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
Similar other schools in Muncie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Muncie Central High School
Standard public school
1,337 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Burris Laboratory School
Standard public school
676 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
East Washington Academy
Standard public school
492 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Grissom Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Muncie Virtual Academy
How many students attend Muncie Virtual Academy?
Muncie Virtual Academy has 152 students enrolled. It is a other school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muncie Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Muncie Virtual Academy is 152:1, which is 844% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 856% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muncie Virtual Academy?
80.3% of students at Muncie Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muncie Virtual Academy?
Muncie Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.