- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suttons Bay, MI
Suttons Bay Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Suttons Bay Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263336008250
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suttons Bay Virtual School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 149
- students enrolled
Suttons Bay Virtual School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Suttons Bay Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263336008250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Suttons Bay Virtual School held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.4 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263336008250 · Suttons Bay, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 24.8:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School (214 students)
Suttons Bay Virtual School held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.4 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Suttons Bay Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suttons Bay El
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
214 students
- This school
Suttons Bay Virtual School
149 students
- Suttons Bay Se
Suttons Bay Senior High School
125 students
What this shows Suttons Bay Virtual School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suttons Bay Virtual School compares
Suttons Bay Virtual School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 81.2%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Suttons Bay Virtual School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Suttons Bay Public Schools reports $15,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suttons Bay Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Suttons Bay Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suttons Bay Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suttons Bay Virtual School
How many students attend Suttons Bay Virtual School?
Suttons Bay Virtual School has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suttons Bay, MI. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Virtual School is 24.8:1, which is 42% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suttons Bay Virtual School?
48.6% of students at Suttons Bay Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suttons Bay Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Suttons Bay Virtual School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Suttons Bay, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suttons Bay Virtual School?
Suttons Bay Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Suttons Bay Public Schools?
Besides Suttons Bay Virtual School, Suttons Bay Public Schools also operates Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School (214 students) and Suttons Bay Senior High School (125 students). See the Suttons Bay Public Schools district page for the complete list.