Enrollment
1,393
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 550891002973 Charter school
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) — Mcfarland, WI
Federal NCES profile for Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 13/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
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 →
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
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.
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+53% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) reports 1,393 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 53% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Wisconsin average and 20% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 697 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mcfarland School District spends $13,288 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.4% from local sources (property taxes), 23.7% from the state, and 4.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,393 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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.
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
23.1:1
students per teacher
— 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,288
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,393 Top 98% in Wisconsin — larger than 2% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 23.1:1 +53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.2% +62% vs state
NCES ID 550891002973
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 697:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcfarland School District, which includes Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva).
$13,288
Per student
-29%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 23.1:1, which is 53% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in McFarland, WI.
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 13/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.