- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ripon, WI
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551302003102Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Ripon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ripon, WI.
School address
District: Ripon Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551302003102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 551302003102 · Ripon, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
266 enr · 22.2:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripon High (426 students)
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripon High
Ripon High
426 students
- Journey
Journey
398 students
- Ripon Middle
Ripon Middle
302 students
- This school
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
266 students
- Barlow Park Ch 169
Barlow Park Charter School
169 students
- Quest Charter 157
Quest Charter School
157 students
What this shows Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning compares
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
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.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Ripon Area School District reports $13,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Journey | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barlow Park Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quest Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Ripon
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
How many students attend Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning?
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ripon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is 22.2:1, which is 54% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning?
20.1% of students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Ripon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning?
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning rank among public schools in Ripon?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ripon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ripon on the city page.
What other schools are in Ripon Area School District?
Besides Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning, Ripon Area School District also operates Ripon High (426 students), Journey (398 students), and Ripon Middle (302 students). See the Ripon Area School District district page for the complete list.