Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 in Fayetteville, NC

At a glance

Reported students

168

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

13.04

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

02–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina elementary enrollment

4th percentile

Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

482.5

Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5: 168 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

12.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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: 864
Teachers (FTE): 47
Student–teacher ratio: 18.4:1

What the reported data says about Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5

Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Fayetteville. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Cumberland County Schools. NCES reports 168 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 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 Black (45.2%) and White (19.6%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5

1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.04 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.8%
Students with disabilities: 6.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 71.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White19.6%
Hispanic19%
Black45.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
Multiracial11.9%

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

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.

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Public schools near Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5

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
Margaret Willis Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools	PK–05	296	1.7 mi
Walker-Spivey Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools	KG–05	345	1.8 mi
Alma O Easom Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools	KG–01	301	1.9 mi
Ferguson-Easley Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools	PK–05	392	2 mi
Lucile Souders Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools	PK–05	399	2.4 mi
Ashley Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools	03–05	180	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5

What grades does Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 serve?

Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cumberland County Schools.

How many students attend Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5?

Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 reported 168 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 864 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5?

The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 168 students and 13.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Cumberland County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

71.4% 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 Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 in?

Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 is part of Cumberland County Schools, based in Fayetteville, NC, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Margaret Willis Elementary (1.7 mi), Walker-Spivey Elementary (1.8 mi), Alma O Easom Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.