- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
The Virtual Academy at Randolph grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370378003585 · Asheboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 8.3:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
The Virtual Academy at Randolph grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
The Virtual Academy at Randolph in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- This school 99
The Virtual Academy at Randolph
99 students
What this shows The Virtual Academy at Randolph reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Virtual Academy at Randolph compares
The Virtual Academy at Randolph is a growing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$11,457
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
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.
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
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~99 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), up 6.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.