Enrollment
1,393
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcfarland, WI
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)
Federal NCES profile for Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550891002973Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, WI.
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550891002973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Mcfarland, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,393 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 64% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,393 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #22, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 697 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students) and Mcfarland High (727 students) alongside Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva).
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 Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) compares
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 64% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,393 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,393
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,381
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 697 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcfarland School District, which includes Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva).
$12,381
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 23.7%
Federal 4.9%
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 Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Mound Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubesa Intermediate | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conrad Elvehjem Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~1,393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)
How many students attend Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) has 1,393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) is 23.6:1, which is 64% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)?
62.2% of students at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)?
The largest demographic group at Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) rank among public schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
Is Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) a good school?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Mcfarland School District?
Besides Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva), Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students), Mcfarland High (727 students), and Indian Mound Middle (534 students). See the Mcfarland School District district page for the complete list.
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