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Salina Virtual Innovation Academy

811 E Iron, Salina, KS 67401Salina →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
88
Students
Total enrolled
$20,546
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 43% vs nat'l
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 88 students in grades KG–12 in Salina, Kansas.
43% above average funding
District spends $20,546 per pupil, 43% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Salina Virtual Innovation Academy is a small other in Salina, Kansas, serving grades KG–12 with 88 students. The district invests $20,546 per student — 43% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 3% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Salina Virtual Innovation Academy

88
Total Students
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
3%
Free Lunch
6
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution35 male · 53 female
40%
60%
Male 40%Female 60%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility3%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
61%
26%
10%
Asian1%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black1%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201137002135

Academic Outcomes at Salina Virtual Innovation Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 67401

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,546Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,546
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,040
Student Support$3,904
Administration$2,466
Operations$3,082
Other$2,055
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,546 spent per student, an estimated $9,102 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
33%
State government
52.9%
Local (property tax)
33.3%
Federal programs
13.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,546/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 3% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Stewart ElemHeusner ElemMeadowlark Ridge ElemSchilling Elem
+4 more
↓
Middle
Salina South MiddleLakewood Middle School
↓
High School
Salina High SouthSalina High Central
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountySaline County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSalina →
Phone: (785)309-4369
NCES ID: 201137002135
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Salina seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Salina
High
Salina High South
1,102 students · 09–12
● 49 opp54% FRL
High
Salina High Central
944 students · 09–12
● 49 opp57% FRL
Mid
Salina South Middle
811 students · 06–08
● 49 opp62% FRL
Mid
Lakewood Middle School
688 students · 06–08
● 49 opp65% FRL
Elem
Stewart Elem
417 students · PK–05
● 49 opp42% FRL
Elem
Heusner Elem
414 students · PK–05
● 49 opp60% FRL
Elem
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
409 students · PK–05
● 49 opp34% FRL
Elem
Schilling Elem
408 students · PK–05
● 49 opp82% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
811 E Iron, Salina, KS 67401
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.