- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, GA
Igrad Virtual Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Igrad Virtual Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111004416
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Igrad Virtual Academy School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Igrad Virtual Academy School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Igrad Virtual Academy School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111004416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Igrad Virtual Academy School shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-19.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 130111004416 · Canton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 11.1:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Igrad Virtual Academy School shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-19.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Igrad Virtual Academy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school 210
Igrad Virtual Academy School
210 students
What this shows Igrad Virtual Academy School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Igrad Virtual Academy School compares
Igrad Virtual Academy School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 77% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Igrad Virtual Academy School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Igrad Virtual Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Igrad Virtual Academy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Standard public school
1,119 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Avery Elementary School
Standard public school
1,104 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
977 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
J. Knox Elementary
Standard public school
909 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Hickory Flat Elementary School
Standard public school
890 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Indian Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
881 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Igrad Virtual Academy School
How many students attend Igrad Virtual Academy School?
Igrad Virtual Academy School has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Igrad Virtual Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Igrad Virtual Academy School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Igrad Virtual Academy School?
13.7% of students at Igrad Virtual Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Igrad Virtual Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Igrad Virtual Academy School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Canton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Igrad Virtual Academy School?
Igrad Virtual Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Igrad Virtual Academy School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Igrad Virtual Academy School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Canton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Igrad Virtual Academy School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.