- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Exeter, NH
Virtual Learning Academy (E)
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Learning Academy (E), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330327100693Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtual Learning Academy (E) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Exeter · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtual Learning Academy (E) has class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Learning Academy (E) ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Exeter, NH.
School address
District: Virtual Learning Academy Charter School · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330327100693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Virtual Learning Academy (E) shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-25.7%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 330327100693 · Exeter, NH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
124 enr · 31:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Virtual Learning Academy (H) (386 students)
Virtual Learning Academy (E) shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-25.7%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Virtual Learning Academy (E) compares
Virtual Learning Academy (E) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 174% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 27% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
31:1
students per teacher
- 174% above state mean
Top 99% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Virtual Learning Academy (E) is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
How Virtual Learning Academy (E) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Learning Academy (H) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Learning Academy (E)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Exeter
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~124 students)
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 an elementary school in Exeter, NH. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academy (E)?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academy (E) is 31:1, which is 174% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Virtual Learning Academy (E) rank among elementary schools in Exeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Learning Academy (E) ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Exeter, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Exeter on the city page.
What other schools are in Virtual Learning Academy Charter School?
Besides Virtual Learning Academy (E), Virtual Learning Academy Charter School also operates Virtual Learning Academy (H) (386 students). See the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.