Enrollment
132
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470033002312
Bradley County Virtual School — Cleveland, TN
Federal NCES profile for Bradley County Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bradley County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradley County Virtual School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bradley County Virtual School reports 132 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bradley County spends $11,709 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 46.1% from the state, and 25.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bradley County Virtual School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,709
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 132 Top 8% in Tennessee — larger than 92% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470033002312
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.0%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bradley County, which includes Bradley County Virtual School.
$11,709
Per student
-5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 46.1%
Federal 25.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Waterville Community Elementary School
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677 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
North Lee Elementary School
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485 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Candy'S Creek Cherokee Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bradley County Virtual School
How many students attend Bradley County Virtual School?
Bradley County Virtual School has 132 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cleveland, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley County Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley County Virtual School is 15.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradley County Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Bradley County Virtual School is White at 80.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley County Virtual School?
Bradley County Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.