- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Dothan City Virtual School grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 010123002512 · Dothan, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 11.9:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan High School (1,588 students)
Dothan City Virtual School grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dothan City Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dothan High Sc
Dothan High School
1,588 students
- Dothan Prepara
Dothan Preparatory Academy
1,034 students
- Carver 9th Gra 583
Carver 9th Grade Academy
583 students
- Kelly Springs 516
Kelly Springs Elementary School
516 students
- Highlands Elem 501
Highlands Elementary School
501 students
- This school 226
Dothan City Virtual School
226 students
What this shows Dothan City Virtual School reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dothan City Virtual School compares
Dothan City Virtual School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,034
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~226 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.