Enrollment
69
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thomasville, NC
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370114003607
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114003607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-27% 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
What stands out at Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Thomasville, North Carolina, enrolling 69 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 90% of North Carolina schools and 27% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the North Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of North Carolina schools, with 69 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Thomasville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Drive Elementary (306 students): Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 18:1).
Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students) and North Davidson High (935 students) alongside Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy.
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 Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy compares
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 87% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,930
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County Schools, which includes Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy.
$10,930
Per student
-9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Thomasville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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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 an 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 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 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 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Thomasville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thomasville on the city page.
Is Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy a good school?
Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. 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 Davidson County Schools?
Besides Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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