- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garden City, KS
Usd 457 Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Usd 457 Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200639002158
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Usd 457 Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 76:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 76
- students enrolled
Usd 457 Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Usd 457 Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639002158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Usd 457 Virtual Academy shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200639002158 · Garden City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 76:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Usd 457 Virtual Academy shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Usd 457 Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden City Hi
Garden City High School
1,946 students
- Jennie Wilson
Jennie Wilson Elem
796 students
- Horace J. Good 583
Horace J. Good Middle School
583 students
- Kenneth Hender 425
Kenneth Henderson Middle
425 students
- Charles O Ston 377
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
377 students
- This school 76
Usd 457 Virtual Academy
76 students
What this shows Usd 457 Virtual Academy reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Usd 457 Virtual Academy compares
Usd 457 Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 76:1 | ▲ 451% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
76:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
76:1
students per teacher
- 451% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 13.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Usd 457 Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Garden City reports $13,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Usd 457 Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jennie Wilson Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace J. Good Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Usd 457 Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 56.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Garden City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about Usd 457 Virtual Academy
How many students attend Usd 457 Virtual Academy?
Usd 457 Virtual Academy has 76 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Usd 457 Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Usd 457 Virtual Academy is 76:1, which is 451% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 384% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Usd 457 Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Usd 457 Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Usd 457 Virtual Academy?
Usd 457 Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Usd 457 Virtual Academy rank among schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Usd 457 Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Garden City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garden City on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden City?
Besides Usd 457 Virtual Academy, Garden City also operates Garden City High School (1,946 students), Jennie Wilson Elem (796 students), and Horace J. Good Middle School (583 students). See the Garden City district page for the complete list.