Enrollment
119
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morganton, NC
Burke Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Burke Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370048003602
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke Virtual Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Morganton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Burke Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 12 schools in Morganton, NC.
School address
District: Burke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370048003602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burke Virtual Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burke Virtual Academy
Burke Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Morganton, North Carolina, enrolling 119 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.0% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of North Carolina schools, with 119 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Morganton's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain View Elementary (762 students): Burke Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.7:1).
Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students) and East Burke High (874 students) alongside Burke 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 Burke Virtual Academy compares
Burke Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,845
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burke County Schools, which includes Burke Virtual Academy.
$11,845
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 61.7%
Federal 23.1%
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 Burke Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Burke High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jimmy C Draughn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burke Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Morganton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Drexel Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
W a Young Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
310 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Forest Hill Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Burke Virtual Academy
How many students attend Burke Virtual Academy?
Burke Virtual Academy has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morganton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke Virtual Academy is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burke Virtual Academy?
58.0% of students at Burke Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke Virtual Academy?
Burke Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Burke Virtual Academy rank among schools in Morganton?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 12 schools in Morganton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morganton on the city page.
Is Burke Virtual Academy a good school?
Burke Virtual Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. 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 Burke County Schools?
Besides Burke Virtual Academy, Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students), East Burke High (874 students), and Mountain View Elementary (762 students). See the Burke County Schools district page for the complete list.
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