- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selma, AL
Saints Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Saints Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010297002523
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saints Virtual Academy earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saints Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saints Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+147 students YoY
Saints Virtual Academy grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+117.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+147 students YoY 010297002523 · Selma, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 4:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High School (680 students)
Saints Virtual Academy grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+117.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Saints Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High Sch
Selma High School
680 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
402 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary School
334 students
- Sophia P Kings
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
305 students
- The Rbhudson S
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
279 students
- This school 24
Saints Virtual Academy
24 students
What this shows Saints Virtual Academy reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saints Virtual Academy compares
Saints Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 77% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in Alabama - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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
African American 91.7%
White 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Saints Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Selma City reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saints Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Rbhudson Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saints Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Selma
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Brantley Elementary School
Standard public school
204 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Payne Elementary School
Standard public school
164 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Southside Primary School
Standard public school
147 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
113 students 10.3:1 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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saints Virtual Academy
How many students attend Saints Virtual Academy?
Saints Virtual Academy has 24 students enrolled. It is a public school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 147.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saints Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Saints Virtual Academy is 4:1, which is 77% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saints Virtual Academy?
84.0% of students at Saints Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saints Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Saints Virtual Academy is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saints Virtual Academy?
Saints Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saints Virtual Academy rank among schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Saints Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma City?
Besides Saints Virtual Academy, Selma City also operates Selma High School (680 students), Edgewood Elementary School (402 students), and Meadowview Elementary School (334 students). See the Selma City district page for the complete list.