Enrollment
40
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Ottawa Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263591008989
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ottawa Virtual Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #15 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ottawa Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ottawa Virtual Academy ranks #15 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591008989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Ottawa Virtual Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Ottawa Virtual Academy
West Ottawa Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 40 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Michigan schools, with 40 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #45, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 90.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Holland's public schools, it stands alongside Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (307 students): West Ottawa Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 18.1:1).
West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students) alongside West Ottawa 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 West Ottawa Virtual Academy compares
West Ottawa Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
90.0%
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
$13,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, West Ottawa Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Ottawa Public School District, which includes West Ottawa Virtual Academy.
$13,507
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 West Ottawa Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ottawa Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~40 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Ottawa Virtual Academy
How many students attend West Ottawa Virtual Academy?
West Ottawa Virtual Academy has 40 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ottawa Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ottawa Virtual Academy is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Ottawa Virtual Academy?
46.7% of students at West Ottawa Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ottawa Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Ottawa Virtual Academy is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ottawa Virtual Academy?
West Ottawa Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Ottawa Virtual Academy rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ottawa Virtual Academy ranks #15 of 17 schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holland on the city page.
Is West Ottawa Virtual Academy a good school?
West Ottawa Virtual Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides West Ottawa Virtual Academy, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.
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