Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)
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.
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.
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.
84 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 383 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
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.
Primary
3
Middle
1
High
4
Other
1
Nearby context inside McFarland School District
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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 guideSchools 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
Leopold Elementary
Winnequah School
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
Dane County Schools
County Context Score
56/100
County-level composite across 169 public schools
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.