- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland City, TN
Cheatham County Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Cheatham County Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470057002645
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheatham County Virtual School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Ashland City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 70
- students enrolled
Cheatham County Virtual School has class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheatham County Virtual School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Ashland City, TN.
School address
District: Cheatham County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470057002645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Cheatham County Virtual School grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+123.5%).
Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 470057002645 · Ashland City, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 35:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sycamore Middle School (672 students)
Cheatham County Virtual School grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+123.5%). Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cheatham County Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sycamore Middl
Sycamore Middle School
672 students
- Sycamore High
Sycamore High School
635 students
- Pleasant View
Pleasant View Elementary
566 students
- Cheatham Co Ce
Cheatham Co Central
514 students
- Cheatham Middl
Cheatham Middle School
502 students
- This school 70
Cheatham County Virtual School
70 students
What this shows Cheatham County Virtual School reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheatham County Virtual School compares
Cheatham County Virtual School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35:1 | ▲ 129% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
35:1
students per teacher
- 129% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Cheatham County Virtual School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cheatham County reports $10,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheatham County Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheatham Co Central | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheatham Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheatham County Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Ashland City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheatham County Virtual School
How many students attend Cheatham County Virtual School?
Cheatham County Virtual School has 70 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheatham County Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheatham County Virtual School is 35:1, which is 129% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheatham County Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Cheatham County Virtual School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Ashland City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheatham County Virtual School?
Cheatham County Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cheatham County Virtual School rank among public schools in Ashland City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheatham County Virtual School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Ashland City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashland City on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheatham County?
Besides Cheatham County Virtual School, Cheatham County also operates Sycamore Middle School (672 students), Sycamore High School (635 students), and Pleasant View Elementary (566 students). See the Cheatham County district page for the complete list.