Enrollment
477
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thibodaux, LA
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Academy of Lafourche, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220090002339Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtual Academy of Lafourche earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Thibodaux · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 477
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy of Lafourche ranks #1 of 6 schools in Thibodaux, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090002339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-10% vs state
What stands out at Virtual Academy of Lafourche
Virtual Academy of Lafourche is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Thibodaux, Louisiana, enrolling 477 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Thibodaux's public schools, it stands alongside Thibodaux Elementary School (575 students): Virtual Academy of Lafourche is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students) and Thibodaux High School (1,306 students) alongside Virtual Academy of Lafourche.
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 Virtual Academy of Lafourche compares
Virtual Academy of Lafourche on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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 76.3%
African American 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Virtual Academy of Lafourche is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafourche Parish, which includes Virtual Academy of Lafourche.
$15,029
Per student
-8%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 30.2%
Federal 28.1%
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 Virtual Academy of Lafourche Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Academy of Lafourche's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Thibodaux
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thibodaux Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 18:1 students per teacher
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Standard public school
499 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Chackbay Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
St. Charles Elementary School
Standard public school
253 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
Standard public school
209 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Virtual Academy of Lafourche
How many students attend Virtual Academy of Lafourche?
Virtual Academy of Lafourche has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thibodaux, LA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtual Academy of Lafourche?
56.1% of students at Virtual Academy of Lafourche are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Academy of Lafourche?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Academy of Lafourche is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Thibodaux, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Academy of Lafourche?
Virtual Academy of Lafourche has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Virtual Academy of Lafourche rank among schools in Thibodaux?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy of Lafourche ranks #1 of 6 schools in Thibodaux, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thibodaux on the city page.
Is Virtual Academy of Lafourche a good school?
Virtual Academy of Lafourche earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Lafourche Parish?
Besides Virtual Academy of Lafourche, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.
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