- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Daphne, AL
Baldwin County Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin County Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010027002443
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin County Virtual School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Daphne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin County Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin County Virtual School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Daphne, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027002443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Baldwin County Virtual School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010027002443 · Daphne, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 15.7:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Baldwin County Virtual School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Baldwin County Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school 298
Baldwin County Virtual School
298 students
What this shows Baldwin County Virtual School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldwin County Virtual School compares
Baldwin County Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 44% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 24% in Alabama - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Baldwin County Virtual School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baldwin County Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin County Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Daphne
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baldwin County Virtual School
How many students attend Baldwin County Virtual School?
Baldwin County Virtual School has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Daphne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin County Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin County Virtual School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 0% higher 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 Baldwin County Virtual School?
33.2% of students at Baldwin County Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin County Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin County Virtual School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Daphne, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin County Virtual School?
Baldwin County Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baldwin County Virtual School rank among public schools in Daphne?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin County Virtual School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Daphne, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Daphne on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Baldwin County Virtual School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.