Enrollment
21
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551071003072 Charter school
Norris Academy Virtual School — Mukwonago, WI
Federal NCES profile for Norris Academy Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Norris School District · Wisconsin
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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norris Academy Virtual School compares with Wisconsin 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
Norris Academy Virtual School reports 21 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Norris Academy Virtual School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 3% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Enrollment 21 Top 3% in Wisconsin — larger than 97% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 551071003072
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
Similar other schools in Mukwonago
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clarendon Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Rolling Hills Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Section Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
District 4k
Standard public school
139 students 42.4:1 students per teacher
Norris Academy
Standard public school
10 students 2.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Norris Academy Virtual School
How many students attend Norris Academy Virtual School?
Norris Academy Virtual School has 21 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mukwonago, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Academy Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris Academy Virtual School is 9.5:1, which is 37% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norris Academy Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Norris Academy Virtual School is White at 52.4%. The school serves a student body in Mukwonago, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norris Academy Virtual School?
Norris Academy Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.