Enrollment
751
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, TN
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Cmcss K-12 Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470303002668
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 751
- students enrolled
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cmcss K-12 Virtual School ranks #3 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303002668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cmcss K-12 Virtual School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarksville, Tennessee, enrolling 751 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 751 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 751 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clarksville's public schools, it stands alongside Rossview Elementary (1,188 students): Cmcss K-12 Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 16.7:1).
Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students) and Clarksville High (1,530 students) alongside Cmcss K-12 Virtual School.
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 Cmcss K-12 Virtual School compares
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 751 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 46.9%
African American 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 12.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Cmcss K-12 Virtual School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Cmcss K-12 Virtual School.
$10,208
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 48.0%
Federal 18.7%
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 Cmcss K-12 Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cmcss K-12 Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Clarksville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rossview Elementary
Standard public school
1,188 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Glenellen Elementary
Standard public school
1,143 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
West Creek Elementary
Standard public school
1,096 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
1,044 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hazelwood Elementary
Standard public school
992 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Barkers Mill Elementary
Standard public school
965 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~751 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
How many students attend Cmcss K-12 Virtual School?
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School has 751 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cmcss K-12 Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cmcss K-12 Virtual School is 12.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cmcss K-12 Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Cmcss K-12 Virtual School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cmcss K-12 Virtual School?
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Cmcss K-12 Virtual School rank among schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cmcss K-12 Virtual School ranks #3 of 21 schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksville on the city page.
Is Cmcss K-12 Virtual School a good school?
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee 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 Montgomery County?
Besides Cmcss K-12 Virtual School, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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