Enrollment
151
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180345002753
Evsc Virtual Academy — Evansville, IN
Federal NCES profile for Evsc Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 5/100.
👥 Class size 5
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
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evsc Virtual Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Evsc Virtual Academy reports 151 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 48% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% above the Indiana average and 10% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp spends $13,917 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.7% from local sources (property taxes), 59.0% from the state, and 17.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 5/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Evsc Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 48% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 5% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
— 48% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,917
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 151 Top 5% in Indiana — larger than 95% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 23.8:1 +48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.1% +15% vs state
NCES ID 180345002753
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes Evsc Virtual Academy.
$13,917
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.0%
Federal 17.2%
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
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
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868 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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Cedar Hall Community School
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Scott Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions about Evsc Virtual Academy
How many students attend Evsc Virtual Academy?
Evsc Virtual Academy has 151 students enrolled. It is a other school in Evansville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evsc Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Evsc Virtual Academy is 23.8:1, which is 48% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evsc Virtual Academy?
57.1% of students at Evsc Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evsc Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Evsc Virtual Academy is White at 75.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evsc Virtual Academy?
Evsc Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 5/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.