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Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataPrimaryRegularGrades KG–8Suburb: LargeCharterVirtual

Reported Enrollment

1,365

students

District

McFarland School District

County Context Score

56/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

4721 Dale-Curtin Dr, McFarland, WI, 53558

School District

McFarland School District

NCES Identifiers

School ID
550891002973
District ID
5508910

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

KG–8

Primary · Regular

Enrollment

1,365 students

School Setting

Suburb: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Dane County has 169 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: McFarland School District, Dane County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • KG–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
  • Charter status can mean separate application, lottery, or enrollment rules. Confirm eligibility before assuming neighborhood assignment.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA). Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with McFarland School District.

School scale

1,365 students

Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) reports 1,365 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 83 other primary schools in Dane County with enrollment data, 83 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 381 students.

County peer set

84 primary schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 383 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

9 district schools

McFarland School District lists 3 primary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

3

Middle

1

High

4

Other

1

Nearby context inside McFarland School District

Conrad Elvehjem Primary SchoolPK–2 · Primary · 471 studentsListed
Waubesa Intermediate3–5 · Primary · 540 studentsListed
Indian Mound Middle6–8 · Middle · 531 studentsListed
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High9–12 · High · 232 studentsListed
Insight School of Wisconsin High9–12 · High · 173 studentsListed
McFarland High9–12 · High · 777 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Sugar Creek ElementaryKG–5680 students
Leopold ElementaryPK–5624 students
Winnequah SchoolPK–5609 students
Cesar Chavez ElementaryPK–5607 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with McFarland School District.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) with nearby schools?

Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) should be compared with 84 primary schools in Dane County, plus other schools in McFarland School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)?

Before using Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with McFarland School District.

Part of McFarland School District

Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,484 students across 9 schools.

Open the district guide

Schools in District

9

Reported Enrollment

5,484

9 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Conrad Elvehjem Primary SchoolPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
  • McFarland High9–12 · HighListed only
  • Indian Mound Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Waubesa Intermediate3–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • 4K McFarlandPK · OtherListed only
  • Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)9–12 · HighProfile
  • Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High9–12 · HighListed only
  • Insight School of Wisconsin High9–12 · HighListed only

Similar Schools

Sugar Creek Elementary

Grades KG–5
680 students
RegularListed only

Leopold Elementary

Grades PK–5
624 students
RegularListed only

Winnequah School

Grades PK–5
609 students
RegularListed only

Cesar Chavez Elementary

Grades PK–5
607 students
RegularListed only

Waunakee Heritage Elementary

Grades PK–4
547 students
RegularListed only

Dane County Schools

County Context Score

56/100

County-level composite across 169 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor