Enrollment
206
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Terre Haute, IN
Vigo Virtual School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vigo Virtual School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181209002676
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vigo Virtual School Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana schools.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vigo Virtual School Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vigo Virtual School Academy ranks #10 of 14 schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209002676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vigo Virtual School Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vigo Virtual School Academy
Vigo Virtual School Academy is a small combined-grade school in Terre Haute, Indiana, enrolling 206 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Indiana schools, with 206 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 99.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Terre Haute's public schools, it stands alongside Lost Creek Elementary School (672 students): Vigo Virtual School Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students) and Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students) alongside Vigo Virtual School 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 Vigo Virtual School Academy compares
Vigo Virtual School 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Indiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
99.5%
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
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 206 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 74.8%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Vigo Virtual School Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Vigo Virtual School Academy.
$12,067
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.0%
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 Vigo Virtual School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vigo Virtual School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Terre Haute
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
672 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Terre Town Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Standard public school
441 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch
Standard public school
440 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Rio Grande Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~206 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vigo Virtual School Academy
How many students attend Vigo Virtual School Academy?
Vigo Virtual School Academy has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vigo Virtual School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vigo Virtual School Academy is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vigo Virtual School Academy?
42.1% of students at Vigo Virtual School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vigo Virtual School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vigo Virtual School Academy is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vigo Virtual School Academy?
Vigo Virtual School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Vigo Virtual School Academy rank among schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Vigo Virtual School Academy ranks #10 of 14 schools in Terre Haute, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Terre Haute on the city page.
Is Vigo Virtual School Academy a good school?
Vigo Virtual School Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana 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 Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Vigo Virtual School Academy, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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