- Enrollment
- 2,567
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050039401447Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #10 of 10
- middle schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr 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 Jr ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Arkansas Virtual Academy · Arkansas
NCES ID 050039401447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr grew from 997 students in 2022-23 to 1,050 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 050039401447 · Little Rock, AR Middle · MID · CHARTER
1,315 enr · 28:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas Virtual Academy High School (2,567 students)
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr grew from 997 students in 2022-23 to 1,050 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas Virtu
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
2,567 students
- Arkansas Virtu
Arkansas Virtual Academy
1,387 students
- This school
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr
1,315 students
What this shows Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr reports 1,315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr compares
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 106% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,315
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 106% 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
30.3%
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 1315 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 66.5%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr 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 Jr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Virtual Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arkansas Virtual Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr
How many students attend Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr?
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr has 1,315 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 1,050 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr is 28:1, which is 106% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr?
55.3% of students at Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr?
Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Jr rank among middle schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr ranks #10 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Arkansas Virtual Academy?
Besides Arkansas Virtual Academy Jr, Arkansas Virtual Academy also operates Arkansas Virtual Academy High School (2,567 students) and Arkansas Virtual Academy (1,387 students). See the Arkansas Virtual Academy district page for the complete list.