Enrollment
219
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairmount, IN
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180624002717
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 13
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 K-5 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Fairmount · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fairmount, IN.
School address
District: Madison-Grant United School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180624002717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 is a small elementary school in Fairmount, Indiana, enrolling 219 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #115, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fairmount's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park Elementary School (292 students): Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 13.3:1).
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 K-5.
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 K-5 compares
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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 219 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 50.2%
African American 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 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 K-5.
$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 K-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summitville School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5'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
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairmount
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~219 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5
How many students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairmount, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5?
29.7% of students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 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 K-5?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Fairmount, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 K-5 rank among public schools in Fairmount?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 ranks #3 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 K-5 a good school?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 K-5, 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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