Enrollment
24
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virtualedu Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virtualedu Elementary
Virtualedu Elementary is a higher-need, small elementary school in Hopkins, Minnesota, enrolling 24 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 91% of Minnesota schools and 52% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 24 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 60/100).
Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students) and Hopkins North Junior High (866 students) alongside Virtualedu Elementary.
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 Virtualedu Elementary compares
Virtualedu Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,659
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 50.0%
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins Public School District, which includes Virtualedu Elementary.
$15,659
Per student
+3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 46.2%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~24 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Virtualedu Elementary a good school?
Virtualedu Elementary earns 4/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota 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 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.
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