How do these schools compare?
| Metric | McDowell Virtual Academy | West Marion Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion, NC | Marion, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 140 | 390 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.4% | 66.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | McDowell Virtual Academy | West Marion Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,553 | $13,553 |
| District | McDowell County Schools | McDowell County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | McDowell Virtual Academy | West Marion Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | — | 76.4% |
| African American | — | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | — | 12.8% |
| Asian | — | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | — | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | — | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | — | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | McDowell Virtual Academy | West Marion Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 140:1 | 390:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.1% | 59.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.