- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterford, MI
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Learning Academy Consortium, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268088008361
👥 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
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Learning Academy Consortium ranks #3 of 4 schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Oakland Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 268088008361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 268088008361 · Waterford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 37.3:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: International Academy (1,370 students)
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Virtual Learning Academy Consortium compares
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.3:1 | ▲ 113% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
37.3:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 56.7%
Asian 15.1%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Virtual Learning Academy Consortium Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Learning Academy Consortium's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Waterford
3 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
How many students attend Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is 37.3:1, which is 113% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 138% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
44.3% of students at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium 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 Virtual Learning Academy Consortium rank among schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Learning Academy Consortium ranks #3 of 4 schools in Waterford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Schools?
Besides Virtual Learning Academy Consortium, Oakland Schools also operates International Academy (1,370 students). See the Oakland Schools district page for the complete list.