Enrollment
106
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Smith Virtual Academy compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Fort Smith Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Fort Smith, Arkansas, enrolling 106 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Arkansas schools, with 106 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fort Smith School District also operates Northside High School (2,231 students) and Southside High School (2,053 students) alongside Fort Smith Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fort Smith Virtual Academy compares
Fort Smith Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Smith School District, which includes Fort Smith Virtual Academy.
$12,206
Per student
0%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 44.3%
Federal 20.2%
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.
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
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~106 students)
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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.
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.
Is Fort Smith Virtual Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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