Enrollment
110
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverview, MI
Riverview Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262991008829
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Virtual Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Riverview, MI.
School address
District: Riverview Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262991008829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview Virtual Academy
Riverview Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Riverview, Michigan, enrolling 110 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 110 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 31 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Riverview Community School District also operates Riverview Community High School (854 students) and Seitz Middle School (606 students) alongside Riverview Virtual Academy.
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 Riverview Virtual Academy compares
Riverview Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 31 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 78.2%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Riverview Virtual Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverview Community School District, which includes Riverview Virtual Academy.
$12,037
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 70.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 Riverview Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seitz Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Virtual Academy
How many students attend Riverview Virtual Academy?
Riverview Virtual Academy has 110 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Riverview, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Virtual Academy is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Virtual Academy?
65.1% of students at Riverview Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Virtual Academy is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Riverview, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Virtual Academy?
Riverview Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverview Virtual Academy rank among schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Riverview, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverview on the city page.
Is Riverview Virtual Academy a good school?
Riverview Virtual Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. 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 Riverview Community School District?
Besides Riverview Virtual Academy, Riverview Community School District also operates Riverview Community High School (854 students), Seitz Middle School (606 students), and Memorial Elementary School (435 students). See the Riverview Community School District district page for the complete list.
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