Enrollment
258
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairmount, IN
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180624002718
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fairmount · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fairmount, IN.
School address
District: Madison-Grant United School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180624002718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Fairmount, Indiana, enrolling 258 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Madison-Grant United School Corp also operates Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 (489 students) and Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School (453 students) alongside Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8.
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 Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 compares
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$11,914
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 258 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.
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 59.7%
African American 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison-Grant United School Corp, which includes Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8.
$11,914
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 60.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summitville School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle 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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8
How many students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 has 258 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairmount, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8?
42.4% of students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Fairmount, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 rank among public schools in Fairmount?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fairmount, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairmount on the city page.
Is Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 a good school?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Madison-Grant United School Corp?
Besides Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8, Madison-Grant United School Corp also operates Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 (489 students), Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School (453 students), and Park Elementary School (292 students). See the Madison-Grant United School Corp district page for the complete list.
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