Enrollment
247
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson County Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192002496
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson County Virtual School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 247
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson County Virtual School ranks #1 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192002496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-12% vs state
What stands out at Jefferson County Virtual School
Jefferson County Virtual School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 247 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Birmingham's public schools, it stands alongside Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students): Jefferson County Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Jefferson County Virtual School.
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 Jefferson County Virtual School compares
Jefferson County Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 247 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
White 58.7%
African American 33.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Jefferson County Virtual School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Jefferson County Virtual School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
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 Jefferson County Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson County Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson County Virtual School
How many students attend Jefferson County Virtual School?
Jefferson County Virtual School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson County Virtual School?
51.6% of students at Jefferson County Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson County Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson County Virtual School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson County Virtual School?
Jefferson County Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. 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 Jefferson County Virtual School rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson County Virtual School ranks #1 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
Is Jefferson County Virtual School a good school?
Jefferson County Virtual School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Jefferson County Virtual School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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