Enrollment
130
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesterton, IN
Trojan Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Trojan Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180280002727
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trojan Virtual Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Chesterton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 65:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Trojan Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trojan Virtual Academy ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Chesterton, IN.
School address
District: Duneland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180280002727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
65:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+309% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trojan Virtual Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trojan Virtual Academy
Trojan Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Chesterton, Indiana, enrolling 130 students.
Class loads run heavy: 65:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 309% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Indiana schools, with 130 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 130 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Duneland School Corporation also operates Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students) and Liberty Elementary School (491 students) alongside Trojan 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 Trojan Virtual Academy compares
Trojan Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 65:1 | ▲ 309% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 32% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
65:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
65:1
students per teacher
- 309% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$12,291
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 130 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 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Trojan Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duneland School Corporation, which includes Trojan Virtual Academy.
$12,291
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 56.9%
Federal 4.5%
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 Trojan Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chesterton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westchester Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trojan Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,937
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~130 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Trojan Virtual Academy
How many students attend Trojan Virtual Academy?
Trojan Virtual Academy has 130 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesterton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trojan Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Trojan Virtual Academy is 65:1, which is 309% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 314% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trojan Virtual Academy?
33.7% of students at Trojan Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trojan Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Trojan Virtual Academy is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Chesterton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trojan Virtual Academy?
Trojan Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trojan Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Chesterton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trojan Virtual Academy ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Chesterton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chesterton on the city page.
Is Trojan Virtual Academy a good school?
Trojan Virtual Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Duneland School Corporation?
Besides Trojan Virtual Academy, Duneland School Corporation also operates Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students), Liberty Elementary School (491 students), and Liberty Intermediate School (452 students). See the Duneland School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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