Enrollment
745
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120147010691 Charter school
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida — Riverview, FL
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 15
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
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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida compares with Florida 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 Preparatory Academy of Florida reports 745 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 9.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 83% below the Florida average and 83% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Osceola spends $10,796 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.2% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Preparatory Academy of Florida compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 83% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 65% | — | — |
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
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 83% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,796
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 745 Top 65% in Florida — larger than 35% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 21.2:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 9.0% -83% vs state
NCES ID 120147010691
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
White 34.0%
African American 26.7%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida.
$10,796
Per student
-15%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida
How many students attend Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida has 745 students enrolled. It is a other school in RIVERVIEW, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
9.0% of students at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is Hispanic or Latino at 34.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in RIVERVIEW, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.