At a glance
Reported students
1,387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
43.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,387
Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary: 1,387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
43.6:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,367
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 36.9:1
What the reported data says about Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary
Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Little Rock. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Arkansas Virtual Academy. NCES reports 1,387 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 43.6:1, above the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.1%) and Black (26.6%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary
- 1How do the reported 43.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.1%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black26.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Arkansas Virtual Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,315 reported students
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,567 reported students
Public schools near Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Acad Elementary · Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 414 | 0.5 mi |
| Estem Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Estem Public Charter School | KG–06 | 672 | 0.5 mi |
| Gibbs Magnet Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 291 | 0.7 mi |
| Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Scholarmade Achievement Place of Arkansas | KG–08 | 306 | 1.5 mi |
| Boone Park Elementary School Elementary · North Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 428 | 1.8 mi |
| N Little Rock 6 Academy of Agricultural Veterinary Sciences Elementary · North Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 263 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary
What grades does Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary serve?
Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Arkansas Virtual Academy.
How many students attend Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary?
Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary reported 1,387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,367 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 43.6:1, based on 1,387 students and 31.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary in?
Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary is part of Arkansas Virtual Academy, based in Little Rock, AR, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Acad (0.5 mi), Estem Elementary School (0.5 mi), Gibbs Magnet Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.