Enrollment
53
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120042009000
Desoto Virtual Academy — Arcadia, FL
Federal NCES profile for Desoto Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
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
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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Desoto Virtual Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Desoto Virtual Academy reports 53 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 67% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 58.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Desoto spends $12,825 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.4% from local sources (property taxes), 47.5% from the state, and 28.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Desoto Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 7% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
— 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,825
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
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 53 Top 7% in Florida — larger than 93% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 26.5:1 +45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 120042009000
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 58.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto, which includes Desoto Virtual Academy.
$12,825
Per student
+1%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Similar other schools in Arcadia
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Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
861 students 18:1 students per teacher
West Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Desoto Secondary School
Alternative education program
51 students 34.5:1 students per teacher
Reduced Services
Alternative education program
9 students
Teen Paren Pk Child Care Program
Standard public school
3 students
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Desoto Virtual Academy
How many students attend Desoto Virtual Academy?
Desoto Virtual Academy has 53 students enrolled. It is a other 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 45% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desoto Virtual Academy?
Desoto Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.