Enrollment
18
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Huron, MI
Port Huron Schools Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Port Huron Schools Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262883009022
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Huron Schools Virtual School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Port Huron · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Huron Schools Virtual School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Huron Schools Virtual School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Port Huron, MI.
School address
District: Port Huron Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262883009022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Huron Schools Virtual School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Huron Schools Virtual School
Port Huron Schools Virtual School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Port Huron, Michigan, enrolling 18 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.3% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Michigan schools, with 18 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #36, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Port Huron's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Shore Leadership Academy (163 students): Port Huron Schools Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.8:1).
Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students) and Port Huron High School (988 students) alongside Port Huron Schools Virtual School.
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 Port Huron Schools Virtual School compares
Port Huron Schools Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat 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
- 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 Port Huron Area School District, which includes Port Huron Schools Virtual School.
$13,309
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 56.2%
Federal 19.8%
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.
How Port Huron Schools Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Huron High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Gratiot Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keewahdin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Huron Schools Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Port Huron
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~18 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Port Huron Schools Virtual School
How many students attend Port Huron Schools Virtual School?
Port Huron Schools Virtual School has 18 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Huron, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Huron Schools Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Huron Schools Virtual School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Huron Schools Virtual School?
83.3% of students at Port Huron Schools Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Huron Schools Virtual School?
Port Huron Schools Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Port Huron Schools Virtual School rank among public schools in Port Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Huron Schools Virtual School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Port Huron, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port Huron on the city page.
Is Port Huron Schools Virtual School a good school?
Port Huron Schools Virtual School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Port Huron Area School District?
Besides Port Huron Schools Virtual School, Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students), Port Huron High School (988 students), and Central Middle School (599 students). See the Port Huron Area School District district page for the complete list.
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