- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, NC
Macon Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Macon Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370276003546
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macon Virtual Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Macon Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Virtual Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276003546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Macon Virtual Academy held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370276003546 · Franklin, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 44:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (996 students)
Macon Virtual Academy held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Macon Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
996 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Intermediate
614 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
576 students
- South Macon El
South Macon Elementary
465 students
- Iotla Valley E
Iotla Valley Elementary
408 students
- This school 44
Macon Virtual Academy
44 students
What this shows Macon Virtual Academy reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macon Virtual Academy compares
Macon Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 44:1 | ▲ 178% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
44:1
students per teacher
- 178% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
65.9%
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
$13,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Macon Virtual Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon County Schools reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macon Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Macon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macon Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Macon Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Iotla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Union Academy
Alternative education program
102 students 12.8:1 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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macon Virtual Academy
How many students attend Macon Virtual Academy?
Macon Virtual Academy has 44 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon Virtual Academy is 44:1, which is 178% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 180% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macon Virtual Academy?
41.2% of students at Macon Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macon Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Macon Virtual Academy is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macon Virtual Academy?
Macon Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Macon Virtual Academy rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Virtual Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Macon County Schools?
Besides Macon Virtual Academy, Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students), Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), and Macon Middle School (576 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.