Enrollment
1
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272808005382
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Park Rapids · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Park Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Park Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272808005382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+40% vs state
What stands out at Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle is a higher-need, small middle school in Park Rapids, Minnesota, enrolling 1 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Minnesota schools, with 1 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 1 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Park Rapids Public School District also operates Park Rapids Area Century Elementary (861 students) and Park Rapids Area Century Middle (497 students) alongside Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle.
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 Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle compares
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$13,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Rapids Public School District, which includes Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle.
$13,193
Per student
-14%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 63.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Rapids Area Century Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Park Rapids Area Century Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Park Rapids Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Frank White Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Headwaters Educ Learning Program | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle
How many students attend Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle?
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle has 1 student enrolled. It is a middle school in Park Rapids, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle?
60.0% of students at Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Park Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle?
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle rank among public schools in Park Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Park Rapids, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Park Rapids on the city page.
Is Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle a good school?
Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota. 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 Park Rapids Public School District?
Besides Park Rapids Virtual Academy Middle, Park Rapids Public School District also operates Park Rapids Area Century Elementary (861 students), Park Rapids Area Century Middle (497 students), and Park Rapids Senior High (420 students). See the Park Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.
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