Enrollment
107
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Concord, North Carolina, enrolling 107 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.9:1, Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of North Carolina schools and 63% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the North Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of North Carolina schools, with 107 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 107 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Concord's public schools, it stands alongside W M Irvin Elementary (760 students): Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.9:1 vs 14.9:1).
Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students) and Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students) alongside Cabarrus County Schools 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 Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy compares
Cabarrus County Schools 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,831
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.
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy.
$10,831
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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