- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Concord, NC
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370053003538
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 8 schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053003538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-24.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 370053003538 · Concord, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 5.9:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-24.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- This school 107
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
107 students
What this shows Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy compares
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 63% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 60% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
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
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$10,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 107 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 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Concord
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
W M Irvin Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Carolina International School
Standard public school
744 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Winecoff Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
652 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus Charter Academy
Standard public school
608 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Performance Learning Center
Alternative education program
77 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
How many students attend Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy?
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy has 107 students enrolled. It is a public school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is 5.9:1, which is 63% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 62% lower 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 Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy?
26.3% of students at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy?
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy rank among schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 8 schools in Concord, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.