Enrollment
3,482
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370039803362 Charter school
Nc Virtual Academy — Durham, NC
Federal NCES profile for Nc Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
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: Nc Virtual Academy · North Carolina
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)
141.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nc Virtual Academy compares with North Carolina 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
Nc Virtual Academy reports 3,482 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 141.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 580 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nc Virtual Academy spends $7,460 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.4% from local sources (property taxes), 82.4% from the state, and 9.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Nc Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,482 | 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.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$7,460
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 580 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 3,482 Top 100% in North Carolina — larger than 0% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 141.0
Students per teacher 21.6:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370039803362
Student demographics
White 42.5%
African American 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 580:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nc Virtual Academy, which includes Nc Virtual Academy.
$7,460
Per student
-43%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 82.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 Durham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Standard public school
2,461 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Durham School of the Arts
Standard public school
1,764 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Voyager Academy
Standard public school
1,360 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Excelsior Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,032 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Durham Charter School
Standard public school
1,010 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pearsontown Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nc Virtual Academy
How many students attend Nc Virtual Academy?
Nc Virtual Academy has 3,482 students enrolled. It is a other school in Durham, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nc Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nc Virtual Academy is 21.6:1, which is 32% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nc Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nc Virtual Academy is White at 42.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Durham, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nc Virtual Academy?
Nc Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.