- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, TN
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Central Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470249002661
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 41
- students enrolled
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Central Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Fayetteville, TN.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470249002661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-31.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 470249002661 · Fayetteville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 4.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (1,171 students)
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-31.6%). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
1,171 students
- Highland Rim S
Highland Rim School
717 students
- South Lincoln
South Lincoln School
656 students
- Flintville Sch 466
Flintville School
466 students
- Unity School 431
Unity School
431 students
- This school 41
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
41 students
What this shows Lincoln Central Virtual Academy reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Central Virtual Academy compares
Lincoln Central 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 | 4.1:1 | ▼ 73% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 2% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$10,374
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 87.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Lincoln Central Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln County reports $10,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Central Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Rim School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flintville School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Unity School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Central Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highland Rim School
Standard public school
717 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
South Lincoln School
Standard public school
656 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Ralph Askins School
Standard public school
565 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Central Academy
Standard public school
51 students 17:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
How many students attend Lincoln Central Virtual Academy?
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy has 41 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Virtual Academy is 4.1:1, which is 73% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Central Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Central Virtual Academy is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Central Virtual Academy?
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Lincoln Central Virtual Academy rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Central Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Fayetteville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County?
Besides Lincoln Central Virtual Academy, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (1,171 students), Highland Rim School (717 students), and South Lincoln School (656 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.