- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, SC
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Federal NCES profile for Virtus Academy of South Carolina, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390901699Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtus Academy of South Carolina earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Virtus Academy of South Carolina has class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtus Academy of South Carolina ranks #2 of 5 schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Virtus Academy of South Carolina grew from 614 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 450390901699 · Florence, SC Other · MID · CHARTER
756 enr · 16.4:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Virtus Academy of South Carolina grew from 614 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Virtus Academy of South Carolina in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- This school 756
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
756 students
What this shows Virtus Academy of South Carolina reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virtus Academy of South Carolina compares
Virtus Academy of South Carolina is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▼ 6% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 36.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Virtus Academy of South Carolina is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virtus Academy of South Carolina Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtus Academy of South Carolina's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Florence
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mclaurin Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
North Vista Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Child Development Center at Woods Road
Standard public school
189 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
R.N. Beck Child Development Center
Standard public school
168 students 12.9:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virtus Academy of South Carolina
How many students attend Virtus Academy of South Carolina?
Virtus Academy of South Carolina has 756 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtus Academy of South Carolina?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtus Academy of South Carolina is 16.4:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virtus Academy of South Carolina?
69.2% of students at Virtus Academy of South Carolina are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtus Academy of South Carolina?
The largest demographic group at Virtus Academy of South Carolina is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtus Academy of South Carolina?
Virtus Academy of South Carolina has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Virtus Academy of South Carolina rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtus Academy of South Carolina ranks #2 of 5 schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Virtus Academy of South Carolina, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.