- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Jefferson County Virtual School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 010192002496 · Birmingham, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 51.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Jefferson County Virtual School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jefferson County Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school 247
Jefferson County Virtual School
247 students
What this shows Jefferson County Virtual School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson County Virtual School compares
Jefferson County Virtual School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,259
- 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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 27.
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: gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.