Enrollment
856
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Tennessee Virtual Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 2/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470429010444
👥 S:T ratio 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School earns 2/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #41 of 41
- schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 2
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 856
- students enrolled
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee Virtual Junior High School ranks #41 of 41 schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Union County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470429010444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tennessee Virtual Junior High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tennessee Virtual Junior High School
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School is a large combined-grade school in Knoxville, Tennessee, enrolling 856 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Tennessee schools and 60% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 856 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
The surrounding Union County spends $5,560 per pupil, 49% below the Tennessee average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Knoxville's public schools, it stands alongside Northshore Elementary School (1,051 students): Tennessee Virtual Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
Union County also operates Tennessee Virtual Academy (1,867 students) and Union County High School (806 students) alongside Tennessee Virtual Junior High School.
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 Tennessee Virtual Junior High School compares
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 60% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 97% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$5,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 57.5%
African American 27.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Tennessee Virtual Junior High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Tennessee Virtual Junior High School.
$5,560
Per student
-49%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Tennessee Virtual Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Virtual Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| H Maynard Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maynardville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luttrell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennessee Virtual Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 other schools in Knoxville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northshore Elementary School
Standard public school
1,051 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cedar Bluff Elementary
Standard public school
1,047 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Karns Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Farragut Primary
Standard public school
923 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Brickey Mccloud Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tennessee Virtual Junior High School
How many students attend Tennessee Virtual Junior High School?
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School has 856 students enrolled. It is a public school in Knoxville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Junior High School is 24.5:1, which is 60% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennessee Virtual Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Tennessee Virtual Junior High School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennessee Virtual Junior High School?
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 2/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Tennessee Virtual Junior High School rank among schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee Virtual Junior High School ranks #41 of 41 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 schools in Knoxville on the city page.
Is Tennessee Virtual Junior High School a good school?
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School earns 2/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee 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 Union County?
Besides Tennessee Virtual Junior High School, Union County also operates Tennessee Virtual Academy (1,867 students), Union County High School (806 students), and H Maynard Middle School (604 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.
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