- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 2/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tennessee Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470429002280
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennessee Virtual Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #11 of 14
- elementary schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,867
- students enrolled
Tennessee Virtual Academy has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Union County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470429002280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-221 students YoY
Tennessee Virtual Academy shrank from 2,168 students in 2022-23 to 1,947 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 132.5 → 106.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-221 students YoY 470429002280 · Knoxville, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,867 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tennessee Virtual Junior High School (856 students)
Tennessee Virtual Academy shrank from 2,168 students in 2022-23 to 1,947 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 132.5 → 106.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Tennessee Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tennessee Virtual Academy
1,867 students
- Tennessee Virt
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School
856 students
- Union County H
Union County High School
806 students
- H Maynard Midd 604
H Maynard Middle School
604 students
- Maynardville E 366
Maynardville Elementary
366 students
- Luttrell Eleme 341
Luttrell Elementary
341 students
What this shows Tennessee Virtual Academy reports 1,867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tennessee Virtual Academy compares
Tennessee Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,867 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,867
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 311 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 51.5%
African American 29.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Tennessee Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Union County reports $9,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tennessee Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Virtual Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union County High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| H Maynard Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maynardville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luttrell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennessee Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Knoxville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Farragut Intermediate
Standard public school
1,111 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
A L Lotts Elementary
Standard public school
936 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rocky Hill Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Adrian Burnett Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Beaumont Elementary/Magnet
Standard public school
504 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Emerald Academy
Standard public school
451 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tennessee Virtual Academy
How many students attend Tennessee Virtual Academy?
Tennessee Virtual Academy has 1,867 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,168 (2022-23) → 1,947 (2023-24), down 221.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Academy is 14.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennessee Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tennessee Virtual Academy is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennessee Virtual Academy?
Tennessee Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tennessee Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County?
Besides Tennessee Virtual Academy, Union County also operates Tennessee Virtual Junior High School (856 students), Union County High School (806 students), and H Maynard Middle School (604 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.