Enrollment
442
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Park, MI
Oak Park Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oak Park Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262619008452
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Park Virtual Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 63.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Park Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Virtual Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Oak Park, MI.
School address
District: Oak Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262619008452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
63.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+261% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Park Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Park Virtual Academy
Oak Park Virtual Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Park, Michigan, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run heavy: 63.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 261% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #412, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oak Park's public schools, it stands alongside Nova Discipline Academy (108 students): Oak Park Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (63.1:1 vs 13.5:1).
Oak Park School District of the City of also operates Oak Park High School (798 students) and Oak Park Preparatory Academy (707 students) alongside Oak Park Virtual Academy.
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 Oak Park Virtual Academy compares
Oak Park Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 63.1:1 | ▲ 261% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
63.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
63.1:1
students per teacher
- 261% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$15,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park School District of the City of, which includes Oak Park Virtual Academy.
$15,569
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 63.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 Oak Park Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Key Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pepper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Einstein Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Park Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Oak Park
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Park Virtual Academy
How many students attend Oak Park Virtual Academy?
Oak Park Virtual Academy has 442 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Oak Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Virtual Academy is 63.1:1, which is 261% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 302% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Park Virtual Academy?
81.4% of students at Oak Park Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Park Virtual Academy?
Oak Park Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Park Virtual Academy rank among schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Virtual Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Oak Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Park on the city page.
Is Oak Park Virtual Academy a good school?
Oak Park Virtual Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan 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 Oak Park School District of the City of?
Besides Oak Park Virtual Academy, Oak Park School District of the City of also operates Oak Park High School (798 students), Oak Park Preparatory Academy (707 students), and Key Elementary School (516 students). See the Oak Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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