- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gate City, VA
Virginia Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510348003096
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Connections Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gate City · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 66.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 728
- students enrolled
Virginia Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Connections Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gate City, VA.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348003096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+222 students YoY
Virginia Connections Academy grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+43.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+222 students YoY 510348003096 · Gate City, VA Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 66.2:1 · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Gate City High (592 students)
Virginia Connections Academy grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+43.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Virginia Connections Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Virginia Connections Academy
728 students
- Gate City High
Gate City High
592 students
- Shoemaker Elem
Shoemaker Elementary
419 students
- Weber City Ele
Weber City Elementary
380 students
- Duffield-Patto
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
308 students
- Nickelsville E
Nickelsville Elementary
302 students
What this shows Virginia Connections Academy reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Connections Academy compares
Virginia Connections Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 66.2:1 | ▲ 376% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
66.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
66.2:1
students per teacher
- 376% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Virginia Connections Academy is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
District finance for Scott County Public Schools reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virginia Connections Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate City High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weber City Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nickelsville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Connections Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Gate City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Connections Academy
How many students attend Virginia Connections Academy?
Virginia Connections Academy has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gate City, VA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), up 222.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Connections Academy is 66.2:1, which is 376% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 322% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Connections Academy is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Gate City, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Connections Academy?
Virginia Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (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 Virginia Connections Academy rank among schools in Gate City?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Connections Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gate City, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gate City on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County Public Schools?
Besides Virginia Connections Academy, Scott County Public Schools also operates Gate City High (592 students), Shoemaker Elementary (419 students), and Weber City Elementary (380 students). See the Scott County Public Schools district page for the complete list.