Enrollment
55
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Virtual Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Virtual Academy
Jefferson Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Dandridge, Tennessee, enrolling 55 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Tennessee schools and 80% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Tennessee schools, with 55 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dandridge's public schools, it stands alongside Dandridge Elementary (543 students): Jefferson Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.5:1 vs 17:1).
Jefferson County also operates Jefferson Co High School (1,965 students) and White Pine Elementary (705 students) alongside Jefferson Virtual Academy.
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 Virtual Academy compares
Jefferson Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Jefferson Virtual Academy.
$10,101
Per student
-7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 49.6%
Federal 22.6%
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 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
- 1,965
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~55 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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