Enrollment
526
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510189003098
Henrico Virtual Academy — Henrico, VA
Federal NCES profile for Henrico Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 56
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: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
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)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henrico Virtual Academy compares with Virginia 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
Henrico Virtual Academy reports 526 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 72.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Henrico County Public Schools spends $14,785 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.1% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), 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 Henrico Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 46% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 9% in Virginia — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 526 Top 46% in Virginia — larger than 54% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 510189003098
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes Henrico Virtual Academy.
$14,785
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
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
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Henrico Virtual Academy
How many students attend Henrico Virtual Academy?
Henrico Virtual Academy has 526 students enrolled. It is a other school in Henrico, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henrico Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Henrico Virtual Academy is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henrico Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Henrico Virtual Academy is African American at 57.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Henrico, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henrico Virtual Academy?
Henrico Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) 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.