Enrollment
266
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Ripon, Wisconsin, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 54% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 266 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 391 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #286, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Ripon's public schools, it stands alongside Journey (398 students): Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 30.6:1).
Ripon Area School District also operates Ripon High (426 students) and Journey (398 students) alongside Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning.
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 Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning compares
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ripon Area School District, which includes Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning.
$12,676
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning a good school?
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin 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 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.
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