Enrollment
2,239
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220023302320 Charter school
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy — Baton Rouge, LA
Federal NCES profile for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy · Louisiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
+52% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy reports 2,239 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 79.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 28.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 52% above the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 78% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% above the Louisiana average and 31% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1120 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy spends $10,713 per pupil district-wide, below the Louisiana average of $17,870 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.1% from local sources (property taxes), 39.4% from the state, and 20.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 52% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 8% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,239 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
— 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$10,713
per pupil, district-wide
— below Louisiana avg of $17,870
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 2,239 Top 100% in Louisiana — larger than 0% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 79.0
Students per teacher 28.3:1 +52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.8% +8% vs state
NCES ID 220023302320
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 1120:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy, which includes Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy.
$10,713
Per student
-40%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 52% higher than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy?
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.