Enrollment
298
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virtual Learning Academy Consortium compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waterford, Michigan, enrolling 298 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 113% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 298 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 589 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #576, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Waterford's public schools, it stands alongside Oakside Prep Academy (1,424 students): Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37.3:1 vs 20.9:1).
Its district, Oakland Schools, also runs International Academy (1,370 students).
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 Virtual Learning Academy Consortium compares
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Waterford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Virtual Learning Academy Consortium a good school?
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. 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 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.
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