- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkston, MI
Renaissance Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260990008777
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Virtual School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 63
- students enrolled
Renaissance Virtual School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990008777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-818 students YoY
Renaissance Virtual School shrank from 881 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-92.8%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-818 students YoY 260990008777 · Clarkston, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 21:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkston High School (1,552 students)
Renaissance Virtual School shrank from 881 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-92.8%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkston High
Clarkston High School
1,552 students
- Clarkston Juni
Clarkston Junior High School
1,007 students
- Sashabaw Middl
Sashabaw Middle School
933 students
- Bailey Lake El 522
Bailey Lake Elementary School
522 students
- Springfield Pl 495
Springfield Plains Elem School
495 students
- This school 63
Renaissance Virtual School
63 students
What this shows Renaissance Virtual School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Virtual School compares
Renaissance Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 21 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.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Renaissance Virtual School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Clarkston Community School District reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renaissance Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarkston Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sashabaw Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bailey Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Plains Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Virtual School
How many students attend Renaissance Virtual School?
Renaissance Virtual School has 63 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 881 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), down 818.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Virtual School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Virtual School?
14.1% of students at Renaissance Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Virtual School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Virtual School?
Renaissance Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Clarkston Community School District?
Besides Renaissance Virtual School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students), Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students), and Sashabaw Middle School (933 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.