Enrollment
206
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 181209002676
Vigo Virtual School Academy — Terre Haute, IN
Federal NCES profile for Vigo Virtual School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+29% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vigo Virtual School Academy reports 206 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Indiana average and 19% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 206 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 99.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vigo County School Corp spends $13,631 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.6% from local sources (property taxes), 64.5% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vigo Virtual School Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 15% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
99.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,631
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 206 Top 9% in Indiana — larger than 91% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 20.7:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.1% -15% vs state
NCES ID 181209002676
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 206:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 99.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Vigo Virtual School Academy.
$13,631
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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 15.6:1 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 14.3:1 students per teacher
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch
Standard public school
440 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Grande Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 13:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 20.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.