- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263465008759
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 55
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Vandercook Lake Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263465008759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-24.1%).
Teacher FTE held 0.4 → 0.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 263465008759 · Jackson, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 74.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Townsend Elementary School (316 students)
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-24.1%). Teacher FTE held 0.4 → 0.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Townsend Eleme
Townsend Elementary School
316 students
- Vandercook Lak
Vandercook Lake High School
258 students
- This school 55
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
55 students
What this shows Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy compares
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$15,261
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 85.5%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Vandercook Lake Public Schools reports $15,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Vandercook Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Standard public school
402 students 80.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special-education school
240 students 4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Connect
Alternative education program
157 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Way East Jackson
Alternative education program
16 students
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.
Frequently asked questions about Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
How many students attend Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy has 55 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 14.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
74.1% of students at Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vandercook Lake Public Schools?
Besides Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy, Vandercook Lake Public Schools also operates Townsend Elementary School (316 students) and Vandercook Lake High School (258 students). See the Vandercook Lake Public Schools district page for the complete list.