Enrollment
10
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 381941000938
West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy — West Fargo, ND
Federal NCES profile for West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy earns an F Resource Investment Index (30/100) on federal resource data.
- F
- Resource Index · 30/100
- 10
- students enrolled
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy reports 10 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding West Fargo 6 spends $17,878 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.6% from local sources (property taxes), 52.9% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
10 larger than 1% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$17,878
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Enrollment 10 Top 2% in North Dakota — larger than 98% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 381941000938
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Two or More 30.0%
African American 20.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fargo 6, which includes West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy.
$17,878
Per student
-20%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 52.9%
Federal 11.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy
How many students attend West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy?
West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy has 10 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in West Fargo, ND.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy is White at 50.0%. The school serves a student body in West Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy?
West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.