- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niles, MI
Niles Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Niles Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262556008297
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niles Virtual School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Niles Virtual School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Virtual School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Niles Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262556008297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Niles Virtual School shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-39.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262556008297 · Niles, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 18:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Niles Senior High School (828 students)
Niles Virtual School shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-39.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Niles Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niles Senior H
Niles Senior High School
828 students
- Howardellis El
Howardellis Elementary School
529 students
- Ballard Elemen
Ballard Elementary School
516 students
- Ring Lardner M
Ring Lardner Middle School
510 students
- Eastside Conne
Eastside Connections School
403 students
- This school 18
Niles Virtual School
18 students
What this shows Niles Virtual School reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niles Virtual School compares
Niles Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,291
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Niles Virtual School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Niles Community Schools reports $13,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niles Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howardellis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ring Lardner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Connections School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niles Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Niles
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niles Virtual School
How many students attend Niles Virtual School?
Niles Virtual School has 18 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles Virtual School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niles Virtual School?
65.2% of students at Niles Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niles Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Niles Virtual School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Niles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niles Virtual School?
Niles Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Niles Virtual School rank among schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Virtual School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niles on the city page.
What other schools are in Niles Community Schools?
Besides Niles Virtual School, Niles Community Schools also operates Niles Senior High School (828 students), Howardellis Elementary School (529 students), and Ballard Elementary School (516 students). See the Niles Community Schools district page for the complete list.