Enrollment
226
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dothan, AL
Dothan City Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Dothan City Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010123002512
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dothan City Virtual School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 17
- public schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dothan City Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dothan City Virtual School ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dothan City Virtual School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dothan City Virtual School
Dothan City Virtual School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Dothan, Alabama, enrolling 226 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Dothan City Virtual School is leaner than roughly 98% of Alabama schools and 33% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 226 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (37%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dothan's public schools, it stands alongside Dothan City Early Education Center (183 students): Dothan City Virtual School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 15.3:1).
Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students) and Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students) alongside Dothan City Virtual School.
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 Dothan City Virtual School compares
Dothan City Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 2% in Alabama - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.2%
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
$12,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Student demographics
African American 51.8%
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Dothan City Virtual School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dothan City, which includes Dothan City Virtual School.
$12,004
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 25.5%
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 Dothan City Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dothan City Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Dothan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~226 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dothan City Virtual School
How many students attend Dothan City Virtual School?
Dothan City Virtual School has 226 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dothan, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dothan City Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dothan City Virtual School is 11.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% 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 Dothan City Virtual School?
69.0% of students at Dothan City Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dothan City Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Dothan City Virtual School is African American at 51.8% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL. 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 Dothan City Virtual School?
Dothan City Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dothan City Virtual School rank among public schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Dothan City Virtual School ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Dothan, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dothan on the city page.
Is Dothan City Virtual School a good school?
Dothan City Virtual School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama 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 Dothan City?
Besides Dothan City Virtual School, Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students), Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students), and Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.
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