- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roxboro, NC
Pcs Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pcs Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370363003581
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pcs Virtual Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Roxboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pcs Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pcs Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Roxboro, NC.
School address
District: Person County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370363003581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Pcs Virtual Academy shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370363003581 · Roxboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 4.8:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Person High (1,165 students)
Pcs Virtual Academy shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pcs Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Person High
Person High
1,165 students
- Helena Element
Helena Elementary
512 students
- South Elementa 463
South Elementary
463 students
- Southern Middl 456
Southern Middle
456 students
- Northern Middl 454
Northern Middle
454 students
- This school 48
Pcs Virtual Academy
48 students
What this shows Pcs Virtual Academy reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pcs Virtual Academy compares
Pcs Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 70% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 94% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$13,682
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 70.8%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Pcs Virtual Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Person County Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pcs Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pcs Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Roxboro
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~48 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pcs Virtual Academy
How many students attend Pcs Virtual Academy?
Pcs Virtual Academy has 48 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roxboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pcs Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pcs Virtual Academy is 4.8:1, which is 70% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pcs Virtual Academy?
4.2% of students at Pcs Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pcs Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pcs Virtual Academy is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Roxboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pcs Virtual Academy?
Pcs Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Pcs Virtual Academy rank among schools in Roxboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Pcs Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Roxboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roxboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Person County Schools?
Besides Pcs Virtual Academy, Person County Schools also operates Person High (1,165 students), Helena Elementary (512 students), and South Elementary (463 students). See the Person County Schools district page for the complete list.