Enrollment
152
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wausau, WI
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Federal NCES profile for Wausau Area Virtual Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551590003027Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wausau Area Virtual Education earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wausau Area Virtual Education has class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wausau Area Virtual Education ranks #6 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590003027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wausau Area Virtual Education compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wausau Area Virtual Education
Wausau Area Virtual Education is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Wausau, Wisconsin, enrolling 152 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Wisconsin schools and 51% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Wausau's public schools, it stands alongside G D Jones Elementary (492 students): Wausau Area Virtual Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 14.1:1).
Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students) and John Muir Middle (967 students) alongside Wausau Area Virtual Education.
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 Wausau Area Virtual Education compares
Wausau Area Virtual Education on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 94% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 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 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Wausau Area Virtual Education is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wausau School District, which includes Wausau Area Virtual Education.
$14,640
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 Wausau Area Virtual Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wausau Area Virtual Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Wausau
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G D Jones Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Hills Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative education program
38 students 6.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wausau Area Virtual Education
How many students attend Wausau Area Virtual Education?
Wausau Area Virtual Education has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wausau, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wausau Area Virtual Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Wausau Area Virtual Education is 21.7:1, which is 51% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wausau Area Virtual Education?
12.6% of students at Wausau Area Virtual Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wausau Area Virtual Education?
The largest demographic group at Wausau Area Virtual Education is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wausau Area Virtual Education?
Wausau Area Virtual Education has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wausau Area Virtual Education rank among schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Wausau Area Virtual Education ranks #6 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wausau on the city page.
Is Wausau Area Virtual Education a good school?
Wausau Area Virtual Education earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin 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 Wausau School District?
Besides Wausau Area Virtual Education, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.
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