- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weumpka, AL
Edge Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Edge Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010129002494
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edge Virtual School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 50.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 456
- students enrolled
Edge Virtual School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129002494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Edge Virtual School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010129002494 · Weumpka, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 50.7:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Wetumpka High School (1,219 students)
Edge Virtual School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Edge Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wetumpka High
Wetumpka High School
1,219 students
- Stanhope Elmor
Stanhope Elmore High School
1,123 students
- Millbrook Midd
Millbrook Middle School
1,071 students
- Holtville Elem
Holtville Elementary School
877 students
- Wetumpka Eleme
Wetumpka Elementary School
868 students
- This school 456
Edge Virtual School
456 students
What this shows Edge Virtual School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edge Virtual School compares
Edge Virtual School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 50.7:1 | ▲ 186% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
50.7:1
students per teacher
- 186% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 456 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.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
African American 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Edge Virtual School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elmore County reports $10,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edge Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edge Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edge Virtual School
How many students attend Edge Virtual School?
Edge Virtual School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weumpka, AL. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edge Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edge Virtual School is 50.7:1, which is 186% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 223% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edge Virtual School?
64.7% of students at Edge Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edge Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Edge Virtual School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Weumpka, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edge Virtual School?
Edge Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Elmore County?
Besides Edge Virtual School, Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students), Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students), and Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students). See the Elmore County district page for the complete list.