- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Virtual Academy of Lafourche held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 220090002339 · Thibodaux, LA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
477 enr · 56.1% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Virtual Academy of Lafourche held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Virtual Academy of Lafourche in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 477
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
477 students
What this shows Virtual Academy of Lafourche reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virtual Academy of Lafourche compares
Virtual Academy of Lafourche held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,306
- 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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.