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Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510348003096
Virginia Connections Academy — Gate City, VA
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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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: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46.6:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+233% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia Connections Academy compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Virginia Connections Academy reports 728 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 46.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 233% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 193% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Scott County Public Schools spends $13,838 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.3% from local sources (property taxes), 64.1% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Virginia Connections Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46.6:1 | ▲ 233% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 71% | — | — |
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
46.6:1
students per teacher
— 233% above state mean
Top 100% in Virginia — 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
$13,838
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 728 Top 71% in Virginia — larger than 29% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 46.6:1 +233% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 510348003096
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County Public Schools, which includes Virginia Connections Academy.
$13,838
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 64.1%
Federal 21.6%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia Connections Academy
How many students attend Virginia Connections Academy?
Virginia Connections Academy has 728 students enrolled. It is a other school in Gate City, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Connections Academy is 46.6:1, which is 233% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Connections Academy is White at 50.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gate City, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Connections Academy?
Virginia Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.