- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
West Ottawa Virtual Academy grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.1 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 263591008989 · Holland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 20:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
West Ottawa Virtual Academy grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 2.1 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Ottawa Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- Macatawa Bay M 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- Waukazoo Eleme 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- Lakeshore Elem 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- This school 40
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
40 students
What this shows West Ottawa Virtual Academy reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ottawa Virtual Academy compares
West Ottawa Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 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
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~40 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), up 5.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.