Enrollment
67
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redford, MI
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Federal NCES profile for Redford Union Virtual Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262946008900
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redford Union Virtual Learning earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 67
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Redford Union Virtual Learning ranks #2 of 8 schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Michigan
NCES ID 262946008900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
85.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+57% vs state
What stands out at Redford Union Virtual Learning
Redford Union Virtual Learning is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 67 students.
Economic need is high: 85.5% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 67 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
The surrounding Redford Union Schools District No. 1 spends $21,445 per pupil, 59% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Redford's public schools, it stands alongside Redford Service Learning Academy Campus (445 students): Redford Union Virtual Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Redford Union High School (510 students) and Beech Elementary (457 students) alongside Redford Union 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 Redford Union Virtual Learning compares
Redford Union Virtual Learning on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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.
Funding equity
$21,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
African American 71.6%
White 13.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Redford Union Virtual Learning is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redford Union Schools District No. 1, which includes Redford Union Virtual Learning.
$21,445
Per student
+59%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 51.1%
Federal 17.5%
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 Redford Union Virtual Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redford Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Beech Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hilbert Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Macgowan School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Stuckey Center | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Redford Union Virtual Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Redford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Redford Union Virtual Learning
How many students attend Redford Union Virtual Learning?
Redford Union Virtual Learning has 67 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Redford, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redford Union Virtual Learning?
85.5% of students at Redford Union Virtual Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redford Union Virtual Learning?
The largest demographic group at Redford Union Virtual Learning is African American at 71.6% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redford Union Virtual Learning?
Redford Union Virtual Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Redford Union Virtual Learning rank among schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Redford Union Virtual Learning ranks #2 of 8 schools in Redford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redford on the city page.
Is Redford Union Virtual Learning a good school?
Redford Union Virtual Learning earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
Besides Redford Union Virtual Learning, Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Redford Union High School (510 students), Beech Elementary (457 students), and Hilbert Middle School (409 students). See the Redford Union Schools District No. 1 district page for the complete list.
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