- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceburg, TN
Pioneer Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470234002623
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Virtual Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Lawrenceburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 119
- students enrolled
Pioneer Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lawrenceburg, TN.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470234002623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Pioneer Virtual Academy shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 470234002623 · Lawrenceburg, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 9.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students)
Pioneer Virtual Academy shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Co Hi
Lawrence Co High School
1,087 students
- South Lawrence
South Lawrence Elementary
624 students
- Summertown Ele
Summertown Elementary
621 students
- E O Coffman Mi
E O Coffman Middle School
586 students
- Leoma Elementa
Leoma Elementary
538 students
- This school 119
Pioneer Virtual Academy
119 students
What this shows Pioneer Virtual Academy reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Virtual Academy compares
Pioneer Virtual Academy is a shrinking 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 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 89.1%
Asian 4.2%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Pioneer Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Lawrence County reports $10,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summertown Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| E O Coffman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leoma Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lawrenceburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lawrenceburg Public
Standard public school
474 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
David Crockett Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Ingram Sowell Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
New Prospect Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Virtual Academy
How many students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy?
Pioneer Virtual Academy has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Virtual Academy is 9.2:1, which is 40% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Virtual Academy is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Lawrenceburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Virtual Academy?
Pioneer Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pioneer Virtual Academy rank among schools in Lawrenceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lawrenceburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lawrenceburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Pioneer Virtual Academy, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students), South Lawrence Elementary (624 students), and Summertown Elementary (621 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.