Enrollment
14
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200001502134
Ottawa Virtual School — Ottawa, KS
Federal NCES profile for Ottawa Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
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
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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ottawa Virtual School reports 14 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Ottawa spends $14,639 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.6% from local sources (property taxes), 70.6% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Ottawa Virtual School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 14 | top 2% | — | — |
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.
Funding equity
$14,639
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 14 Top 2% in Kansas — larger than 98% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 200001502134
Student demographics
White 85.7%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottawa, which includes Ottawa Virtual School.
$14,639
Per student
-16%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 70.6%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
Similar other schools in Ottawa
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ottawa Sr High
Standard public school
681 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elem
Standard public school
368 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Sunflower Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem
Standard public school
298 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Ottawa Virtual School
How many students attend Ottawa Virtual School?
Ottawa Virtual School has 14 students enrolled. It is a other school in Ottawa, KS.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ottawa Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Ottawa Virtual School is White at 85.7%. The school serves a student body in Ottawa, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottawa Virtual School?
Ottawa Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.