- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
Driven Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Driven Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 77/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051185001726Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Driven Virtual Academy earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 24
- schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 77
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Driven Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Driven Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185001726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Driven Virtual Academy shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-28.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 051185001726 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
303 enr · 8:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 77
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Driven Virtual Academy shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-28.1%). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Driven Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- Joe T. Robinso
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- Sylvan Hills M
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- This school 303
Driven Virtual Academy
303 students
What this shows Driven Virtual Academy reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Driven Virtual Academy compares
Driven Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 13% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Driven Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Driven Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Little Rock
2 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Driven Virtual Academy
How many students attend Driven Virtual Academy?
Driven Virtual Academy has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Driven Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Driven Virtual Academy is 8:1, which is 41% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 49% 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 Driven Virtual Academy?
42.9% of students at Driven Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Driven Virtual Academy?
Driven Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (higher 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 Driven Virtual Academy rank among schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Driven Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Driven Virtual Academy, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.