- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linden, TN
Perry County Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Perry County Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470339002586
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry County Virtual School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 64:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 64
- students enrolled
Perry County Virtual School has class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry County Virtual School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Linden, TN.
School address
District: Perry County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470339002586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Perry County Virtual School grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+27.3%).
Teacher FTE added 1.2 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 470339002586 · Linden, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 64:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden Elementary (309 students)
Perry County Virtual School grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+27.3%). Teacher FTE added 1.2 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Perry County Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden Element
Linden Elementary
309 students
- Perry County H
Perry County High School
273 students
- Lobelville Ele
Lobelville Elementary
237 students
- Linden Middle
Linden Middle School
217 students
- This school 64
Perry County Virtual School
64 students
What this shows Perry County Virtual School reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry County Virtual School compares
Perry County Virtual School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 64:1 | ▲ 318% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
64:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
64:1
students per teacher
- 318% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,394
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 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 93.8%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Perry County Virtual School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Perry County reports $13,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry County Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lobelville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry County Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Linden
1 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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry County Virtual School
How many students attend Perry County Virtual School?
Perry County Virtual School has 64 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linden, TN. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry County Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry County Virtual School is 64:1, which is 318% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 308% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry County Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Perry County Virtual School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Linden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry County Virtual School?
Perry County Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry County Virtual School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry County Virtual School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Linden, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides Perry County Virtual School, Perry County also operates Linden Elementary (309 students), Perry County High School (273 students), and Lobelville Elementary (237 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.