- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bern, NC
Craven Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Craven Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370331003588
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craven Virtual Academy earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Craven Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craven Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331003588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Craven Virtual Academy grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+20.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370331003588 · New Bern, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 11.7:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Craven Virtual Academy grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+20.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Craven Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- This school 117
Craven Virtual Academy
117 students
What this shows Craven Virtual Academy reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Craven Virtual Academy compares
Craven Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 95% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Craven Virtual Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Craven Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craven Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in New Bern
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bridgeton Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Oaks Road Academy
Standard public school
352 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Ben D Quinn Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
J T Barber Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Craven Virtual Academy
How many students attend Craven Virtual Academy?
Craven Virtual Academy has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bern, NC. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craven Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Craven Virtual Academy is 11.7:1, which is 26% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Craven Virtual Academy?
3.6% of students at Craven Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craven Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Craven Virtual Academy is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craven Virtual Academy?
Craven Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Craven Virtual Academy rank among schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Craven Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Bern on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Craven Virtual Academy, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.