Enrollment
66
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470360002311
Robertson Co. Virtual School — Springfield, TN
Federal NCES profile for Robertson Co. Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
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: Robertson County · Tennessee
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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
73:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+368% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robertson Co. Virtual School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Robertson Co. Virtual School reports 66 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 73:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 368% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 359% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Robertson County spends $10,316 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.8% from local sources (property taxes), 56.3% from the state, and 13.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Robertson Co. Virtual School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 73:1 | ▲ 368% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 4% | — | — |
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
73:1
students per teacher
— 368% above state mean
Top 100% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,316
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 66 Top 4% in Tennessee — larger than 96% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 73:1 +368% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470360002311
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robertson County, which includes Robertson Co. Virtual School.
$10,316
Per student
-16%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 56.3%
Federal 13.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Similar other schools in Springfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Innovation Academy of Robertson County
Standard public school
560 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Coopertown Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Krisle Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Bransford Elementary
Standard public school
143 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Robertson County Phoenix Academy
Standard public school
74 students 12:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Robertson Co. Virtual School
How many students attend Robertson Co. Virtual School?
Robertson Co. Virtual School has 66 students enrolled. It is a other school in Springfield, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robertson Co. Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robertson Co. Virtual School is 73:1, which is 368% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 359% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robertson Co. Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Robertson Co. Virtual School is White at 84.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Springfield, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robertson Co. Virtual School?
Robertson Co. Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.