- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 010306202485 · Ashville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 23.2:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Moody Elementary School (839 students)
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moody Elementa
Moody Elementary School
839 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
779 students
- Springville Hi
Springville High School
772 students
- Springville Mi
Springville Middle School
723 students
- Moody High Sch
Moody High School
708 students
- This school
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
418 students
What this shows Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy compares
Scc Virtual Preparatory 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for St Clair County reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), up 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.