Enrollment
47
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+209% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carter Virtual Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carter Virtual Academy
Carter Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Olive Hill, Kentucky, enrolling 47 students.
Class loads run heavy: 47:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 209% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 47 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Olive Hill's public schools, it stands alongside Olive Hill Elementary School (360 students): Carter Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (47:1 vs 13.3:1).
Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students) and Prichard Elementary School (612 students) alongside Carter 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 Carter Virtual Academy compares
Carter Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carter County, which includes Carter Virtual Academy.
$11,978
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 67.0%
Federal 17.0%
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.
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
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~47 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Carter Virtual Academy a good school?
Carter Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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