- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hopkins, MN
Virtualedu Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Virtualedu Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 4/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271426005361
👥 S:T ratio 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtualedu Elementary earns 4/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Hopkins · Resource Index
- 4
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtualedu Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtualedu Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hopkins, MN.
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271426005361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Virtualedu Elementary shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 271426005361 · Hopkins, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 24:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 4
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students)
Virtualedu Elementary shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Virtualedu Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins Senior
Hopkins Senior High
2,003 students
- Hopkins North
Hopkins North Junior High
866 students
- Meadowbrook El 792
Meadowbrook Elementary
792 students
- Hopkins West J 574
Hopkins West Junior High
574 students
- L.H. Tanglen E 521
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
521 students
- This school 24
Virtualedu Elementary
24 students
What this shows Virtualedu Elementary reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virtualedu Elementary compares
Virtualedu Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 52% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Virtualedu Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Hopkins Public School District reports $16,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virtualedu Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins North Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkins West Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L.H. Tanglen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtualedu Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virtualedu Elementary
How many students attend Virtualedu Elementary?
Virtualedu Elementary has 24 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hopkins, MN. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtualedu Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtualedu Elementary is 24:1, which is 52% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtualedu Elementary?
59.5% of students at Virtualedu Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtualedu Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Virtualedu Elementary is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Hopkins, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtualedu Elementary?
Virtualedu Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Virtualedu Elementary rank among public schools in Hopkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtualedu Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hopkins, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hopkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkins Public School District?
Besides Virtualedu Elementary, Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students), Hopkins North Junior High (866 students), and Meadowbrook Elementary (792 students). See the Hopkins Public School District district page for the complete list.