- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wauwatosa Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551599002921Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy ranks #12 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-31.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 551599002921 · Wauwatosa, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
91 enr · 18.2:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,043 students)
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-31.5%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
1,043 students
- West High
West High
986 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
570 students
- Roosevelt Elem 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- This school 91
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
91 students
What this shows Wauwatosa Virtual Academy reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wauwatosa Virtual Academy compares
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is a shrinking 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wauwatosa Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauwatosa Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Wauwatosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 16:1 students per teacher
Underwood Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
285 students 13.6:1 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 (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
How many students attend Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauwatosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
12.5% of students at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauwatosa Virtual Academy?
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wauwatosa Virtual Academy rank among schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy ranks #12 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wauwatosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides Wauwatosa Virtual Academy, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), and Longfellow Middle (782 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.