Enrollment
393
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228004409
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence ranks #11 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228004409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 393 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.2:1, Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence is leaner than roughly 99% of Georgia schools and 57% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 393 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Atlanta's public schools, it stands alongside Georgia Cyber Academy (9,952 students): Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.2:1 vs 15.2:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence.
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 Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence compares
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.2:1 | ▼ 57% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 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.
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
African American 60.8%
White 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Atlanta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Georgia Cyber Academy
Standard public school
9,952 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Doraville United Elementary School
Standard public school
1,003 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Standard public school
961 students 12:1 students per teacher
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
Standard public school
941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
Standard public school
927 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence
How many students attend Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence?
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence is 6.2:1, which is 57% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 61% 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 Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence?
29.7% of students at Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence is African American at 60.8% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence?
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence ranks #11 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
Is Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence a good school?
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. 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 Fulton County?
Besides Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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