Enrollment
1,867
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470429002280
Tennessee Virtual Academy — Knoxville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Tennessee Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Union County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tennessee Virtual Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tennessee Virtual Academy reports 1,867 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 132.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 311 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Union County spends $5,977 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.6% from local sources (property taxes), 56.5% from the state, and 25.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tennessee Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,867 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$5,977
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,867 Top 99% in Tennessee — larger than 1% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 132.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470429002280
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 311:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Tennessee Virtual Academy.
$5,977
Per student
-52%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-69%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.6%
State 56.5%
Federal 25.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
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Emerald Academy
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Tennessee Virtual Academy
How many students attend Tennessee Virtual Academy?
Tennessee Virtual Academy has 1,867 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Knoxville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Academy is 16.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennessee Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tennessee Virtual Academy is White at 51.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennessee Virtual Academy?
Tennessee Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.