Enrollment
41
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · London, KY
Laurel County Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Laurel County Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210321002436
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel County Virtual Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in London · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 41
- students enrolled
Laurel County Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel County Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321002436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+170% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel County Virtual Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel County Virtual Academy
Laurel County Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in London, Kentucky, enrolling 41 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 170% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kentucky schools, with 41 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among London's public schools, it stands alongside London Elementary School (592 students): Laurel County Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41:1 vs 17.9:1).
Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students) and South Laurel High School (1,119 students) alongside Laurel County 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 Laurel County Virtual Academy compares
Laurel County Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41:1 | ▲ 170% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
41:1
students per teacher
- 170% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Laurel County Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel County, which includes Laurel County Virtual Academy.
$11,261
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 17.9%
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 Laurel County Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel County Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in London
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
London Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Bush Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Colony Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Camp Ground Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Sublimity Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~41 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~41:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel County Virtual Academy
How many students attend Laurel County Virtual Academy?
Laurel County Virtual Academy has 41 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in London, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel County Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel County Virtual Academy is 41:1, which is 170% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel County Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Laurel County Virtual Academy is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel County Virtual Academy?
Laurel County Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Laurel County Virtual Academy rank among schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel County Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in London, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in London on the city page.
Is Laurel County Virtual Academy a good school?
Laurel County Virtual Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. 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 Laurel County?
Besides Laurel County Virtual Academy, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and North Laurel Middle School (970 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.
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