- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwood, NC
Stanly County Virtual Education
Federal NCES profile for Stanly County Virtual Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370432003485
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanly County Virtual Education earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 56
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Stanly County Virtual Education ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Norwood, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432003485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Stanly County Virtual Education shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-40.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 370432003485 · Norwood, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 27.9% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Stanly County Virtual Education shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-40.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stanly County Virtual Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school 56
Stanly County Virtual Education
56 students
What this shows Stanly County Virtual Education reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanly County Virtual Education compares
Stanly County Virtual Education is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 58% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Stanly County Virtual Education is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanly County Virtual Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Stanly County Virtual Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Norwood
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.
Frequently asked questions about Stanly County Virtual Education
How many students attend Stanly County Virtual Education?
Stanly County Virtual Education has 56 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwood, NC. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), down 66.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanly County Virtual Education?
27.9% of students at Stanly County Virtual Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanly County Virtual Education?
The largest demographic group at Stanly County Virtual Education is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Norwood, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanly County Virtual Education?
Stanly County Virtual Education has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Stanly County Virtual Education rank among public schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanly County Virtual Education ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Norwood, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Stanly County Virtual Education, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.