Enrollment
728
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
66.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+376% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia Connections Academy compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virginia Connections Academy
Virginia Connections Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gate City, Virginia, enrolling 728 students.
Class loads run heavy: 66.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Virginia schools and 376% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 728 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 67/100).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gate City's public schools, it stands alongside Shoemaker Elementary (419 students): Virginia Connections Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (66.2:1 vs 11.6:1).
Scott County Public Schools also operates Gate City High (592 students) and Shoemaker Elementary (419 students) alongside Virginia Connections Academy.
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 Virginia Connections Academy compares
Virginia Connections Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County Public Schools, which includes Virginia Connections Academy.
$12,405
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~66.2:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Gate City, VA.
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.
Is Virginia Connections Academy a good school?
Virginia Connections Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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