- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mena, AR
Polk County Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Polk County Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 89/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050975001665Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 98
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk County Virtual Academy earns 89/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Mena · Resource Index
- 89
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Polk County Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mena, AR.
School address
District: Mena School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050975001665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Polk County Virtual Academy grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (+87.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 050975001665 · Mena, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
12 enr · RII 89
Nearest enrollment peer: Mena High School (503 students)
Polk County Virtual Academy grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (+87.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Polk County Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mena High Scho
Mena High School
503 students
- Holly Harshman
Holly Harshman Elem. School
438 students
- Mena Middle Sc
Mena Middle School
393 students
- Louise Durham
Louise Durham Elem. School
357 students
- This school 12
Polk County Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Polk County Virtual Academy reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk County Virtual Academy compares
Polk County Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 12 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 12 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Polk County Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mena School District reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polk County Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mena High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Holly Harshman Elem. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Mena Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Louise Durham Elem. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Polk County Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Polk County Virtual Academy
How many students attend Polk County Virtual Academy?
Polk County Virtual Academy has 12 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 8 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk County Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Polk County Virtual Academy is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Mena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk County Virtual Academy?
Polk County Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 89/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Polk County Virtual Academy rank among schools in Mena?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk County Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mena, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mena on the city page.
What other schools are in Mena School District?
Besides Polk County Virtual Academy, Mena School District also operates Mena High School (503 students), Holly Harshman Elem. School (438 students), and Mena Middle School (393 students). See the Mena School District district page for the complete list.