Enrollment
18
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmwood, WI
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Federal NCES profile for Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550435003121Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elmwood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 18
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elmwood, WI.
School address
District: Elmwood School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550435003121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
What stands out at Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) is a lower-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Elmwood, Wisconsin, enrolling 18 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Wisconsin schools, with 18 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Among Elmwood's public schools, it stands alongside Elmwood Elementary (130 students): Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Elmwood School District also operates Elmwood Elementary (130 students) and Elmwood Middle (92 students) alongside Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc).
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 Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) compares
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$16,651
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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 94.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmwood School District, which includes Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc).
$16,651
Per student
+12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.1%
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 Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Elmwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Elmwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Elmwood
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 Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
How many students attend Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)?
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) has 18 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmwood, WI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)?
20.0% of students at Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)?
The largest demographic group at Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Elmwood, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)?
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) rank among public schools in Elmwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elmwood, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elmwood on the city page.
Is Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) a good school?
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Elmwood School District?
Besides Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc), Elmwood School District also operates Elmwood Elementary (130 students), Elmwood Middle (92 students), and Elmwood High (90 students). See the Elmwood School District district page for the complete list.
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