- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, NC
Alamance Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Alamance Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370003003574
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamance Virtual School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamance Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamance Virtual School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Burlington, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003003574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-109 students YoY
Alamance Virtual School shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-31.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-109 students YoY 370003003574 · Burlington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 5:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Alamance Virtual School shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-31.8%). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Alamance Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school 203
Alamance Virtual School
203 students
What this shows Alamance Virtual School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamance Virtual School compares
Alamance Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Alamance Virtual School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alamance Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamance Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clover Garden
Standard public school
963 students 26:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Marvin B Smith Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Eastlawn Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
R Homer Andrews Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Harvey R Newlin Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alamance Virtual School
How many students attend Alamance Virtual School?
Alamance Virtual School has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamance Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamance Virtual School is 5:1, which is 68% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamance Virtual School?
51.6% of students at Alamance Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamance Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Alamance Virtual School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Burlington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamance Virtual School?
Alamance Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alamance Virtual School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamance Virtual School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Burlington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Alamance Virtual School, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.