Enrollment
475
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, ME
Maine Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Maine Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231482123147Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maine Virtual Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Maine Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maine Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Augusta, ME.
School address
District: Maine Virtual Academy · Maine
NCES ID 231482123147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maine Virtual Academy compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maine Virtual Academy
Maine Virtual Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Augusta, Maine, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Maine schools and 30% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 475 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Maine Virtual Academy spends $11,263 per pupil, 44% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Augusta's public schools, it stands alongside Sylvio J Gilbert School (305 students): Maine Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13.3:1).
Maine Virtual Academy is a single-school charter district, so Maine Virtual Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Maine Virtual Academy compares
Maine Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▲ 11% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Maine - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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 238 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 87.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Maine Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maine Virtual Academy, which includes Maine Virtual Academy.
$11,263
Per student
-44%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 88.7%
Federal 11.3%
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 Augusta
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maine Virtual Academy
How many students attend Maine Virtual Academy?
Maine Virtual Academy has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine Virtual Academy is 14.4:1, which is 30% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maine Virtual Academy?
37.9% of students at Maine Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maine Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Maine Virtual Academy is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Augusta, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maine Virtual Academy?
Maine Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Maine Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Maine Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Augusta, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Augusta on the city page.
Is Maine Virtual Academy a good school?
Maine Virtual Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools. 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 Maine Virtual Academy?
None; Maine Virtual Academy is a single-school charter district, and Maine Virtual Academy is its only campus.
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