- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olive Hill, KY
Carter Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carter Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210102002294
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carter Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Olive Hill · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 47:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carter Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Olive Hill, KY.
School address
District: Carter County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210102002294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Carter Virtual Academy grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+35.5%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 210102002294 · Olive Hill, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 47:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East Carter County High School (678 students)
Carter Virtual Academy grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+35.5%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Carter Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Carter Co
East Carter County High School
678 students
- Prichard Eleme
Prichard Elementary School
612 students
- West Carter Co
West Carter County High School
506 students
- East Carter Mi
East Carter Middle School
490 students
- West Carter Mi
West Carter Middle School
392 students
- This school 47
Carter Virtual Academy
47 students
What this shows Carter Virtual Academy reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carter Virtual Academy compares
Carter Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47:1 | ▲ 209% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
47:1
students per teacher
- 209% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Carter Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carter County reports $12,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carter Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prichard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Carter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Carter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Carter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carter Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Olive Hill
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~47 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~47:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carter Virtual Academy
How many students attend Carter Virtual Academy?
Carter Virtual Academy has 47 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Olive Hill, KY. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter Virtual Academy is 47:1, which is 209% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 199% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carter Virtual Academy?
64.5% of students at Carter Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carter Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carter Virtual Academy is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Olive Hill, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carter Virtual Academy?
Carter Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Carter Virtual Academy rank among schools in Olive Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Olive Hill, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olive Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Carter County?
Besides Carter Virtual Academy, Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students), Prichard Elementary School (612 students), and West Carter County High School (506 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.