Enrollment
275
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hammond, WI
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc
Federal NCES profile for Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550606002989Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hammond, WI.
School address
District: Saint Croix Central School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550606002989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hammond, Wisconsin, enrolling 275 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Wisconsin schools and 113% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 275 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 462 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #355, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Saint Croix Central School District also operates Saint Croix Central Elementary (629 students) and Saint Croix Central High (486 students) alongside Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc.
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 Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc compares
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 113% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 113% 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
$12,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 275 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.
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 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Croix Central School District, which includes Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc.
$12,301
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 47.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Central Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc
How many students attend Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc?
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hammond, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc is 30.6:1, which is 113% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc?
34.2% of students at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc?
The largest demographic group at Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Hammond, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc?
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc rank among public schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hammond, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hammond on the city page.
Is Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc a good school?
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin 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 Saint Croix Central School District?
Besides Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc, Saint Croix Central School District also operates Saint Croix Central Elementary (629 students), Saint Croix Central High (486 students), and Saint Croix Central Middle (476 students). See the Saint Croix Central School District district page for the complete list.
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