Enrollment
91
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wauwatosa Virtual Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is a lower-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, enrolling 91 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 90% of Wisconsin schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 91 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 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #61, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wauwatosa's public schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (396 students): Wauwatosa Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 14.1:1).
Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students) and West High (986 students) alongside Wauwatosa Virtual Academy.
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 Wauwatosa Virtual Academy compares
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauwatosa School District, which includes Wauwatosa Virtual Academy.
$12,702
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 26.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~91 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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