Enrollment
2,772
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420008800587 Charter school
Pennsylvania Virtual Cs — King of Prussia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Pennsylvania Virtual Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 80
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: Pennsylvania Virtual Cs · Pennsylvania
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)
232.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pennsylvania Virtual Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pennsylvania Virtual Cs reports 2,772 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 232.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 308 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pennsylvania Virtual Cs spends $16,034 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 91.6% from local sources (property taxes), 0.4% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Pennsylvania Virtual Cs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,772 | top 99% | — | — |
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 37% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$16,034
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 308 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,772 Top 99% in Pennsylvania — larger than 1% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 232.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420008800587
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 308:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pennsylvania Virtual Cs, which includes Pennsylvania Virtual Cs.
$16,034
Per student
-30%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 91.6%
State 0.4%
Federal 8.1%
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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Virtual Cs
How many students attend Pennsylvania Virtual Cs?
Pennsylvania Virtual Cs has 2,772 students enrolled. It is a other school in King of Prussia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Virtual Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Virtual Cs is 12.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennsylvania Virtual Cs?
The largest demographic group at Pennsylvania Virtual Cs is White at 45.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in King of Prussia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennsylvania Virtual Cs?
Pennsylvania Virtual Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.