Enrollment
50
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201137002135
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy — Salina, KS
Federal NCES profile for Salina Virtual Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salina Virtual Innovation Academy compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy reports 50 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Salina spends $19,945 per pupil district-wide, above the Kansas average of $17,342 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.9% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Salina Virtual Innovation Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,945
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kansas avg of $17,342
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 50 Top 7% in Kansas — larger than 93% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 201137002135
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salina, which includes Salina Virtual Innovation Academy.
$19,945
Per student
+15%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 52.9%
Federal 13.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Heusner Elem
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Coronado Elem
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Sunset Elem
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Schilling Elem
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
How many students attend Salina Virtual Innovation Academy?
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy has 50 students enrolled. It is a other school in Salina, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salina Virtual Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Salina Virtual Innovation Academy is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salina Virtual Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Salina Virtual Innovation Academy is White at 62.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Salina, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salina Virtual Innovation Academy?
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.