- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medford, WI
Rural Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rural Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550894002598Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rural Virtual Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rural Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Medford, WI.
School address
District: Medford Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550894002598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+275 students YoY
Rural Virtual Academy grew from 1,850 students in 2022-23 to 2,125 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 78.5 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+275 students YoY 550894002598 · Medford, WI Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,259 enr · 29:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Medford High (667 students)
Rural Virtual Academy grew from 1,850 students in 2022-23 to 2,125 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 78.5 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rural Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rural Virtual Academy
2,259 students
- Medford High 667
Medford High
667 students
- Medford Elemen 587
Medford Elementary
587 students
- Medford Middle 566
Medford Middle
566 students
- Stetsonville E 203
Stetsonville Elementary
203 students
What this shows Rural Virtual Academy reports 2,259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rural Virtual Academy compares
Rural Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 101% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,259 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,259
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 101% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 2259 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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Rural Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medford Area Public School District reports $12,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rural Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medford Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stetsonville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rural Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Medford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~2,259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rural Virtual Academy
How many students attend Rural Virtual Academy?
Rural Virtual Academy has 2,259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medford, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,850 (2022-23) → 2,125 (2023-24), up 275.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Virtual Academy is 29:1, which is 101% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rural Virtual Academy?
31.1% of students at Rural Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rural Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rural Virtual Academy is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Medford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rural Virtual Academy?
Rural Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rural Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Medford, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Medford Area Public School District?
Besides Rural Virtual Academy, Medford Area Public School District also operates Medford High (667 students), Medford Elementary (587 students), and Medford Middle (566 students). See the Medford Area Public School District district page for the complete list.