Enrollment
124
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 330327100693 Charter school
Virtual Learning Academy (E) — Exeter, NH
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Learning Academy (E), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
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: Virtual Learning Academy Charter School · New Hampshire
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
42.8:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
+272% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virtual Learning Academy (E) compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Virtual Learning Academy (E) reports 124 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 42.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 272% above the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 169% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% below the New Hampshire average and 69% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 124 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Learning Academy (E) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42.8:1 | ▲ 272% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 27% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 24% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
42.8:1
students per teacher
— 272% above state mean
Top 100% in New Hampshire — 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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 124 Top 24% in New Hampshire — larger than 76% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 42.8:1 +272% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.8% -27% vs state
NCES ID 330327100693
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 124:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Virtual Learning Academy (E)
How many students attend Virtual Learning Academy (E)?
Virtual Learning Academy (E) has 124 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Exeter, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academy (E)?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academy (E) is 42.8:1, which is 272% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 169% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtual Learning Academy (E)?
15.8% of students at Virtual Learning Academy (E) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Learning Academy (E)?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Learning Academy (E) is White at 80.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Exeter, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Learning Academy (E)?
Virtual Learning Academy (E) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.