Enrollment
23
Combined
DISTRICT 183 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PRAIRIE DU CHIEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551215002944
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education
800 E Crawford St, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 · (608) 326-3702 · Crawford County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED33-TOWNCHARTERVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL23 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
20.5:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 25.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
11 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 35% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
23
-21 (-48%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
was 11.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23 | 1.1 | 20.5:1 | 48% (11) |
| 2023-24 | 42 | 1.2 | 34.4:1 | 57% (24) |
| 2022-23 | 30 | 1.3 | 24.0:1 | 43% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 4 | 11.0:1 | 55% (24) |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 0.8 | 35.4:1 | 50% (14) |
| 2015-16 | 15 | 8 | 1.9:1 | 60% (9) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (28 to 23); teachers up 42% (0.8 to 1.1).
About Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education is a small combined-grade school in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, (ZIP code 53821). The school counts 23 students across kindergarten through 12. The typical figure for combined schools in Wisconsin is about 272 students.
Prairie du Chien Area School District runs 5 schools with a combined 917 students. Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education is one of them.
Federal enrollment data show Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education is 91% White. The remaining students are 4% Black and 4% Native American. The county population is about 93% White, within a few points of the school.
At Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education, 1.1 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 20.5:1. On average, combined schools in Wisconsin have 25.6:1, compared with 20.5:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 48% of enrollment. For comparison, public schools in Crawford County average 51%.
Among Crawford County residents, the median household income is $64,094, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 18%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Besides Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education, Crawford County has 13 other public schools.
Prairie du Chien High is the public school closest to Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 6.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Remote. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement. The school is identified as virtual in federal data.
In 2020-21, federal data counted 44 students at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education; in 2024-25, 23. The grades served may not have been the same in both years. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 11.0:1 to 20.5:1.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Crawford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,042
Census ACS
Median income
$64,094
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
1,827 students
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Other schools in Prairie du Chien Area School District
- Prairie du Chien HighHigh · 287 students
- BA Kennedy SchoolElementary · 217 students
- Bluff View MiddleMiddle · 200 students
- Bluff View ElementaryElementary · 190 students
Other schools in Prairie du Chien
- Prairie du Chien HighHigh · 287 students
- BA Kennedy SchoolElementary · 217 students
- Bluff View MiddleMiddle · 200 students
- Bluff View ElementaryElementary · 190 students
- DOC: Prairie du Chien Correctional Insti tutionHigh
Nearby schools
- Prairie du Chien High0.0 mi · 287
- Bluff View Elementary0.5 mi · 190
- Bluff View Middle0.5 mi · 200
- BA Kennedy School0.5 mi · 217
- MFL MarMac Middle School3.0 mi · 168
- McGregor Intermediate School3.0 mi · 130
Frequently asked questions
About Mighty River Academy of Virtual EducationHow many students attend Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education?
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education enrolls approximately 23 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education serve?
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education serves grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education?
Approximately 20.5:1 students per teacher at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education.
What is the student diversity at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education?
Student demographics at Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education are roughly 91% White, 4% Black.
What district is Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education in?
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education is part of Prairie du Chien Area School District.
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