- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Charles, MI
St Charles Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for St Charles Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263264008549
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Charles Virtual School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools.
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 60
- students enrolled
St Charles Virtual School has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Charles Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263264008549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
St Charles Virtual School shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 0.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263264008549 · Saint Charles, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 30:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: St Charles Elementary School (317 students)
St Charles Virtual School shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 0.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
St Charles Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Charles Ele
St Charles Elementary School
317 students
- St Charles Com
St Charles Community Middlehigh School
315 students
- This school 60
St Charles Virtual School
60 students
What this shows St Charles Virtual School reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Charles Virtual School compares
St Charles 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 71% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
30:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, St Charles Virtual School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Charles Community Schools reports $12,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Charles Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Charles Community Middlehigh School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Charles Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Charles Virtual School
How many students attend St Charles Virtual School?
St Charles Virtual School has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Charles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Charles Virtual School is 30:1, which is 71% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Charles Virtual School?
67.9% of students at St Charles Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Charles Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at St Charles Virtual School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Charles Virtual School?
St Charles Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in St. Charles Community Schools?
Besides St Charles Virtual School, St. Charles Community Schools also operates St Charles Elementary School (317 students) and St Charles Community Middlehigh School (315 students). See the St. Charles Community Schools district page for the complete list.