- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boone, NC
Watauga Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Watauga Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 83/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370483003559
👥 S:T ratio 96
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watauga Virtual Academy earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Boone · Resource Index
- 83
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Watauga Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watauga Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Boone, NC.
School address
District: Watauga County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370483003559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Watauga Virtual Academy shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-45.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370483003559 · Boone, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 1:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 83
Nearest enrollment peer: Watauga High (1,289 students)
Watauga Virtual Academy shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-45.5%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Watauga Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watauga High
Watauga High
1,289 students
- Hardin Park El
Hardin Park Elementary
854 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary
610 students
- Blowing Rock E 409
Blowing Rock Elementary
409 students
- Valle Crucis E 345
Valle Crucis Elementary
345 students
- This school 10
Watauga Virtual Academy
10 students
What this shows Watauga Virtual Academy reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watauga Virtual Academy compares
Watauga Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1:1 | ▼ 94% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
- 94% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 10.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Watauga Virtual Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watauga County Schools reports $13,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watauga Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blowing Rock Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valle Crucis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watauga Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Boone
1 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 (~10 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Watauga Virtual Academy
How many students attend Watauga Virtual Academy?
Watauga Virtual Academy has 10 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boone, NC. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watauga Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Watauga Virtual Academy is 1:1, which is 94% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watauga Virtual Academy?
34.1% of students at Watauga Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watauga Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Watauga Virtual Academy is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Boone, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watauga Virtual Academy?
Watauga Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Watauga Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Boone?
By Resource Investment Index, Watauga Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Boone, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boone on the city page.
What other schools are in Watauga County Schools?
Besides Watauga Virtual Academy, Watauga County Schools also operates Watauga High (1,289 students), Hardin Park Elementary (854 students), and Parkway Elementary (610 students). See the Watauga County Schools district page for the complete list.