Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School serves 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
22%
21%
White
55%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School?
356 students attend Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School?
Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School offer ?
Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School part of?
Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School is part of Lewis County School District.
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