Enrollment
418
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashville, AL
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010306202485
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ashville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashville, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306202485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ashville, Alabama, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Alabama schools and 31% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.8% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 436 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding St Clair County spends $10,015 per pupil, 20% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ashville's public schools, it stands alongside Ashville Elementary School (476 students): Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.2:1 vs 17:1).
St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students) and Springville Elementary School (779 students) alongside Scc Virtual Preparatory 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 Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy compares
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 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.
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 81.1%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Clair County, which includes Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy.
$10,015
Per student
-20%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 62.5%
Federal 13.3%
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 Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Ashville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is 23.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
59.8% of students at Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Ashville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Ashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashville on the city page.
Is Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy a good school?
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. 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 St Clair County?
Besides Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.
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