Enrollment
12
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 551356003170 Charter school
Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology — Sharon, WI
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 52
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: Sharon J11 School District · Wisconsin
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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology compares with Wisconsin 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
Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology reports 12 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% below the Wisconsin average and 52% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sharon J11 School District spends $21,450 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.9% from local sources (property taxes), 44.7% from the state, and 17.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 1 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 Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 2% | — | — |
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
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 35% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,450
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 12 Top 2% in Wisconsin — larger than 98% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.0% -35% vs state
NCES ID 551356003170
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sharon J11 School District, which includes Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology.
$21,450
Per student
+15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 44.7%
Federal 17.4%
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
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology
How many students attend Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology?
Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology has 12 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Sharon, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology?
25.0% of students at Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology?
Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.