Enrollment
53
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arcadia, FL
Desoto Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Desoto Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120042009000
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desoto Virtual Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53
- students enrolled
Desoto Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Virtual Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in Arcadia, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Desoto Virtual Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Desoto Virtual Academy
Desoto Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Arcadia, Florida, enrolling 53 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 49% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Florida schools, with 53 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Desoto also operates Desoto County High School (1,215 students) and Desoto Middle School (922 students) alongside Desoto 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 Desoto Virtual Academy compares
Desoto Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 Desoto, which includes Desoto Virtual Academy.
$12,175
Per student
+9%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 47.5%
Federal 28.1%
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 Desoto Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nocatee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desoto Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~53 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Desoto Virtual Academy
How many students attend Desoto Virtual Academy?
Desoto Virtual Academy has 53 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arcadia, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Virtual Academy is 26.5:1, which is 49% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desoto Virtual Academy?
Desoto Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desoto Virtual Academy rank among schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Virtual Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in Arcadia, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arcadia on the city page.
Is Desoto Virtual Academy a good school?
Desoto Virtual Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida 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 Desoto?
Besides Desoto Virtual Academy, Desoto also operates Desoto County High School (1,215 students), Desoto Middle School (922 students), and Memorial Elementary School (861 students). See the Desoto district page for the complete list.
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