- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fort Smith Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050633005147Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Smith Virtual Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 28
- public schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Smith Virtual Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Smith Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 28 public schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633005147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Fort Smith Virtual Academy grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+68.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 050633005147 · Fort Smith, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
106 enr · 11.8:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
Fort Smith Virtual Academy grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+68.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fort Smith Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
2,231 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
2,053 students
- Ramsey Junior 801
Ramsey Junior High School
801 students
- L. a. Chaffin 753
L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School
753 students
- Dora Kimmons J 753
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
753 students
- This school 106
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
106 students
What this shows Fort Smith Virtual Academy reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Smith Virtual Academy compares
Fort Smith Virtual Academy is a growing 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 33% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Fort Smith Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
District finance for Fort Smith School District reports $12,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Smith Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dora Kimmons Jr. High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Smith Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,053
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Smith Virtual Academy
How many students attend Fort Smith Virtual Academy?
Fort Smith Virtual Academy has 106 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Smith Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Smith Virtual Academy is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Fort Smith Virtual Academy?
65.8% of students at Fort Smith Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Smith Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fort Smith Virtual Academy is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Smith Virtual Academy?
Fort Smith Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fort Smith Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Smith Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 28 public schools in Fort Smith, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Smith on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Smith School District?
Besides Fort Smith Virtual Academy, Fort Smith School District also operates Northside High School (2,231 students), Southside High School (2,053 students), and Ramsey Junior High School (801 students). See the Fort Smith School District district page for the complete list.