Enrollment
57
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470276002625
Virtual Academy of Maury County — Columbia, TN
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Academy of Maury County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
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: Maury County · Tennessee
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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virtual Academy of Maury County compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Virtual Academy of Maury County reports 57 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Maury County spends $11,315 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.4% from local sources (property taxes), 41.6% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Virtual Academy of Maury County compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 3% | — | — |
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
14:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,315
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
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
Enrollment 57 Top 3% in Tennessee — larger than 97% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470276002625
Student demographics
White 57.9%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 14.0%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maury County, which includes Virtual Academy of Maury County.
$11,315
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 41.6%
Federal 18.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
Similar other schools in Columbia
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Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
J. Brown Elementary
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336 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
J. R. Baker Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Virtual Academy of Maury County
How many students attend Virtual Academy of Maury County?
Virtual Academy of Maury County has 57 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbia, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Maury County?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Maury County is 14:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Academy of Maury County?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Academy of Maury County is White at 57.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbia, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Academy of Maury County?
Virtual Academy of Maury County has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.