Enrollment
13
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylorsville, NC
Alexander Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370009003606
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Virtual Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Taylorsville, NC.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009003606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Virtual Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander Virtual Academy
Alexander Virtual Academy is a small elementary school in Taylorsville, North Carolina, enrolling 13 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.5:1, Alexander Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of North Carolina schools and 59% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of North Carolina schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Taylorsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sugar Loaf Elementary (196 students): Alexander Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.5:1 vs 15.1:1).
Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students) and East Alexander Middle (510 students) alongside Alexander Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alexander Virtual Academy compares
Alexander Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.5:1 | ▼ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexander County Schools, which includes Alexander Virtual Academy.
$12,879
Per student
+7%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.6%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alexander Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Alexander Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Alexander Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Taylorsville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~13 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander Virtual Academy
How many students attend Alexander Virtual Academy?
Alexander Virtual Academy has 13 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylorsville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Virtual Academy is 6.5:1, which is 59% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 59% 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 Alexander Virtual Academy?
46.2% of students at Alexander Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Virtual Academy?
Alexander Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Taylorsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
Is Alexander Virtual Academy a good school?
Alexander Virtual Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alexander County Schools?
Besides Alexander Virtual Academy, Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students), East Alexander Middle (510 students), and West Alexander Middle (467 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.
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