Enrollment
61
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tecumseh, MI
Tecumseh Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tecumseh Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263372008469
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tecumseh Virtual Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tecumseh · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tecumseh Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, MI.
School address
District: Tecumseh Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263372008469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tecumseh Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tecumseh Virtual Academy
Tecumseh Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Tecumseh, Michigan, enrolling 61 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Tecumseh Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 93% of Michigan schools and 50% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Michigan schools, with 61 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 61 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students) and Tecumseh High School (736 students) alongside Tecumseh Virtual Academy.
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 Tecumseh Virtual Academy compares
Tecumseh Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 50% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 61 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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Tecumseh Virtual Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tecumseh Public Schools, which includes Tecumseh Virtual Academy.
$12,757
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 63.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Tecumseh Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutton South Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson Intermediate Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tecumseh Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tecumseh Virtual Academy
How many students attend Tecumseh Virtual Academy?
Tecumseh Virtual Academy has 61 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tecumseh, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh Virtual Academy is 8.7:1, which is 50% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tecumseh Virtual Academy?
45.0% of students at Tecumseh Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tecumseh Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tecumseh Virtual Academy is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Tecumseh, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tecumseh Virtual Academy?
Tecumseh Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tecumseh Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Tecumseh?
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tecumseh on the city page.
Is Tecumseh Virtual Academy a good school?
Tecumseh Virtual Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan 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 Tecumseh Public Schools?
Besides Tecumseh Virtual Academy, Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students), Tecumseh High School (736 students), and Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center (360 students). See the Tecumseh Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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