Enrollment
398
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130042004410
Vip Academy (Virtual) — Macon, GA
Federal NCES profile for Vip Academy (Virtual), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
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: Bibb County · Georgia
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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+219% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vip Academy (Virtual) compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vip Academy (Virtual) reports 398 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 46.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 219% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 191% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 398 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bibb County spends $15,811 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.9% from local sources (property taxes), 36.6% from the state, and 24.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Vip Academy (Virtual) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46.3:1 | ▲ 219% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 18% | — | — |
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
46.3:1
students per teacher
— 219% above state mean
Top 100% in Georgia — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,811
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 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 398 Top 18% in Georgia — larger than 82% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 46.3:1 +219% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 130042004410
Student demographics
African American 74.4%
White 14.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 74.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 398:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bibb County, which includes Vip Academy (Virtual).
$15,811
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 36.6%
Federal 24.5%
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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
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Springdale Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Vip Academy (Virtual)
How many students attend Vip Academy (Virtual)?
Vip Academy (Virtual) has 398 students enrolled. It is a other school in Macon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vip Academy (Virtual)?
The student-teacher ratio at Vip Academy (Virtual) is 46.3:1, which is 219% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 191% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vip Academy (Virtual)?
The largest demographic group at Vip Academy (Virtual) is African American at 74.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vip Academy (Virtual)?
Vip Academy (Virtual) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.