- Enrollment
- 2,567
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050039401461Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas Virtual Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #28 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Virtual Academy ranks #28 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Arkansas Virtual Academy · Arkansas
NCES ID 050039401461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Arkansas Virtual Academy held near 1,014 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 050039401461 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,387 enr · 38.5:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas Virtual Academy High School (2,567 students)
Arkansas Virtual Academy held near 1,014 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Arkansas Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas Virtu
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
2,567 students
- This school
Arkansas Virtual Academy
1,387 students
- Arkansas Virtu
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr
1,315 students
What this shows Arkansas Virtual Academy reports 1,387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arkansas Virtual Academy compares
Arkansas Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.5:1 | ▲ 183% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,387 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,387
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38.5:1
students per teacher
- 183% above state mean
Top 99% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$8,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Arkansas Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Arkansas Virtual Academy reports $8,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arkansas Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Virtual Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkansas Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Virtual Academy
How many students attend Arkansas Virtual Academy?
Arkansas Virtual Academy has 1,387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,041 (2022-23) → 1,014 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Virtual Academy is 38.5:1, which is 183% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arkansas Virtual Academy?
62.5% of students at Arkansas Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas Virtual Academy is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas Virtual Academy?
Arkansas Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Arkansas Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Virtual Academy ranks #28 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Arkansas Virtual Academy?
Besides Arkansas Virtual Academy, Arkansas Virtual Academy also operates Arkansas Virtual Academy High School (2,567 students) and Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr (1,315 students). See the Arkansas Virtual Academy district page for the complete list.