Enrollment
87
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pickerington, OH
Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468906115
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 43.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 87
- students enrolled
Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468906115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+139% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy
Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in Pickerington, Ohio, enrolling 87 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Ohio schools and 139% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Ohio schools, with 87 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pickerington's public schools, it stands alongside Sycamore Creek Elementary School (652 students): Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (43.5:1 vs 22.5:1).
Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students) and Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students) alongside Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy.
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 Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy compares
Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43.5:1 | ▲ 139% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
43.5:1
students per teacher
- 139% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 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 50.6%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickerington Local, which includes Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy.
$13,042
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 40.6%
Federal 9.3%
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.
How Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington High School Central | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Pickerington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~87 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~43.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy
How many students attend Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy?
Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy has 87 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pickerington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy is 43.5:1, which is 139% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 177% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy?
Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy rank among schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pickerington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pickerington on the city page.
Is Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy a good school?
Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Pickerington Local?
Besides Pickerington Virtual Learning Academy, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.
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