Enrollment
41
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Central Virtual Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Fayetteville, Tennessee, enrolling 41 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.1:1, Lincoln Central Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Tennessee schools and 73% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Tennessee schools, with 41 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fayetteville's public schools, it stands alongside Highland Rim School (717 students): Lincoln Central Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (1,171 students) and Highland Rim School (717 students) alongside Lincoln Central 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 Lincoln Central Virtual Academy compares
Lincoln Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,586
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County, which includes Lincoln Central Virtual Academy.
$9,586
Per student
-11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 53.2%
Federal 20.0%
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 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
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~41 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln Central Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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