Enrollment
99
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Asheboro, NC
The Virtual Academy at Randolph
Federal NCES profile for The Virtual Academy at Randolph, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370378003585
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Virtual Academy at Randolph earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
The Virtual Academy at Randolph has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Virtual Academy at Randolph ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378003585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Virtual Academy at Randolph compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Virtual Academy at Randolph
The Virtual Academy at Randolph is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 99 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, The Virtual Academy at Randolph is leaner than roughly 97% of North Carolina schools and 47% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the North Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of North Carolina schools, with 99 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Asheboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Guy B Teachey Elementary (444 students): The Virtual Academy at Randolph is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 13.1:1).
Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students) and Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students) alongside The Virtual Academy at Randolph.
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 The Virtual Academy at Randolph compares
The Virtual Academy at Randolph on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 90% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$11,621
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 99 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
- 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 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, The Virtual Academy at Randolph is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County School System, which includes The Virtual Academy at Randolph.
$11,621
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 61.7%
Federal 22.3%
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 The Virtual Academy at Randolph Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Virtual Academy at Randolph's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Asheboro
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Guy B Teachey Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Lindley Park Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Charles W Mccrary Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Donna L Loflin Elementary
Standard public school
300 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Farmer Elementary School
Standard public school
230 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Virtual Academy at Randolph
How many students attend The Virtual Academy at Randolph?
The Virtual Academy at Randolph has 99 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Asheboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Virtual Academy at Randolph?
The student-teacher ratio at The Virtual Academy at Randolph is 8.3:1, which is 47% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Virtual Academy at Randolph?
6.3% of students at The Virtual Academy at Randolph are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Virtual Academy at Randolph?
The largest demographic group at The Virtual Academy at Randolph is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Virtual Academy at Randolph?
The Virtual Academy at Randolph has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Virtual Academy at Randolph rank among elementary schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, The Virtual Academy at Randolph ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Asheboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Asheboro on the city page.
Is The Virtual Academy at Randolph a good school?
The Virtual Academy at Randolph earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. 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 Randolph County School System?
Besides The Virtual Academy at Randolph, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.
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