- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Statesville, NC
Iss Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Iss Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370231003595
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iss Virtual Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Statesville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 69:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Iss Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iss Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 11 schools in Statesville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231003595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Iss Virtual Academy held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.1 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370231003595 · Statesville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 69:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Iss Virtual Academy held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.1 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Iss Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school 138
Iss Virtual Academy
138 students
What this shows Iss Virtual Academy reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iss Virtual Academy compares
Iss Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 69:1 | ▲ 337% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 77% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
69:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
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
69:1
students per teacher
- 337% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,291
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 8.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Iss Virtual Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iss Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iss Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Statesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Iredell Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Cloverleaf Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Celeste Henkel Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Third Creek Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
N B Mills Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 16.6:1 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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iss Virtual Academy
How many students attend Iss Virtual Academy?
Iss Virtual Academy has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Statesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iss Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Iss Virtual Academy is 69:1, which is 337% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 339% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iss Virtual Academy?
15.5% of students at Iss Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iss Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Iss Virtual Academy is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Statesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iss Virtual Academy?
Iss Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iss Virtual Academy rank among schools in Statesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Iss Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 11 schools in Statesville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Statesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Iss Virtual Academy, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.