Enrollment
2,239
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220023302320Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #28 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy ranks #28 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy · Louisiana
NCES ID 220023302320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 2,239 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Louisiana schools and 68% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.8% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,239 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1120 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy spends $10,615 per pupil, 35% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Baton Rouge's public schools, it stands alongside University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections) (3,725 students): Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.3:1 vs 20.6:1).
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 2,239 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Louisiana, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy compares
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 68% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,239 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,239
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 98% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 1120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 49.0%
African American 38.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy, which includes Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy.
$10,615
Per student
-35%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 39.4%
Federal 20.5%
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.
Similar other schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Standard public school
3,725 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Lsu Laboratory School
Standard public school
1,463 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Bridge
Standard public school
1,122 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Standard public school
819 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Innovation
Standard public school
797 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,239 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
How many students attend Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy has 2,239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is 28.3:1, which is 68% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
67.8% of students at Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy ranks #28 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
Is Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy a good school?
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
None; Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is its only campus.
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