Enrollment
69
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370114003607
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy — Thomasville, NC
Federal NCES profile for Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy reports 69 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 8.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 87% below the North Carolina average and 83% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Davidson County Schools spends $11,522 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.2% from local sources (property taxes), 62.4% from the state, and 21.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 87% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 87% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 9% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,522
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 69 Top 3% in North Carolina — larger than 97% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 8.7% -87% vs state
NCES ID 370114003607
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County Schools, which includes Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy.
$11,522
Per student
-12%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 21.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy
How many students attend Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy?
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy has 69 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Thomasville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy is 11.5:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy?
8.7% of students at Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy?
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.