- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Wausau Area Virtual Education grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+15.9%).
Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 551590003027 · Wausau, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
152 enr · 21.7:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
Wausau Area Virtual Education grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+15.9%). Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wausau Area Virtual Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- G D Jones Elem 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- This school 152
Wausau Area Virtual Education
152 students
What this shows Wausau Area Virtual Education reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wausau Area Virtual Education compares
Wausau Area Virtual Education is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~152 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.