Enrollment
1,387
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+183% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkansas Virtual Academy compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arkansas Virtual Academy
Arkansas Virtual Academy is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 1,387 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Arkansas schools and 183% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,387 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1387 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Arkansas Virtual Academy spends $8,119 per pupil, 34% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Arkansas Virtual Academy also operates Arkansas Virtual Academy High School (2,567 students) and Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr (1,315 students) alongside Arkansas 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 Arkansas Virtual Academy compares
Arkansas Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkansas Virtual Academy, which includes Arkansas Virtual Academy.
$8,119
Per student
-34%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 87.0%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 2,567
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,387 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arkansas Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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