- Enrollment
- 1,965
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dandridge, TN
Jefferson Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470210002656
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Virtual Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Dandridge · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 55
- students enrolled
Jefferson Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Dandridge, TN.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470210002656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Jefferson Virtual Academy shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 470210002656 · Dandridge, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 27.5:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Co High School (1,965 students)
Jefferson Virtual Academy shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Co H
Jefferson Co High School
1,965 students
- White Pine Ele 705
White Pine Elementary
705 students
- Mount Horeb El 616
Mount Horeb Elementary School
616 students
- Maury Middle S 582
Maury Middle School
582 students
- Dandridge Elem 543
Dandridge Elementary
543 students
- This school 55
Jefferson Virtual Academy
55 students
What this shows Jefferson Virtual Academy reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Virtual Academy compares
Jefferson Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 80% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Jefferson Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Jefferson County reports $10,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Pine Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maury Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dandridge Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Dandridge
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Virtual Academy
How many students attend Jefferson Virtual Academy?
Jefferson Virtual Academy has 55 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dandridge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual Academy is 27.5:1, which is 80% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Virtual Academy is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Dandridge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Virtual Academy?
Jefferson Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Virtual Academy rank among schools in Dandridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Dandridge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dandridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Jefferson Virtual Academy, Jefferson County also operates Jefferson Co High School (1,965 students), White Pine Elementary (705 students), and Mount Horeb Elementary School (616 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.