Enrollment
10
Elementary
DISTRICT 342 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WATAUGA COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370483003559
Watauga Virtual Academy
175 Pioneer Trail, Boone, NC 28607 · (828) 264-7190 · Watauga County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL10 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
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DISTRICT 11.7:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
5 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 82%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 3 | 30% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 40% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 30% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
NC EOG / EOC 2024-25 . % Grade Level Proficient (Level 3+)English Language Arts
80.0%
NC avg 50.9%
Math
40.0%
NC avg 52.2%
What this means: On the NC EOG / EOC, North Carolina's statewide test, about 80 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 40 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all North Carolina schools, those numbers are about 51 and 52.
Source: NC EOG / EOC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 10 | N/A | N/A | 50% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 6 | 4.0:1 | 29% (7) |
| 2022-23 | 44 | 10 | 4.4:1 | 39% (17) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Watauga Virtual Academy.
About Watauga Virtual Academy
Watauga Virtual Academy is a small elementary school based in Boone, North Carolina. School enrollment was 10 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 8. For comparison, elementary schools in North Carolina average about 467 students.
Across its 11 schools, Watauga County Schools enrolls 4,658 students. Watauga Virtual Academy is one of those schools.
Watauga Virtual Academy's enrollment is 60% White. The remaining shares are 30% Hispanic and 10% Asian. Census estimates put the White share of Watauga County's population at about 90%.
The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 50%. The average for public schools in Watauga County is 39%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Watauga County, median household income is about $51,693, 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 12 public schools operate in Watauga County, serving about 4,821 students.
The closest public school to Watauga Virtual Academy is Hardin Park Elementary, about 0.5 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number 5.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Fringe: the school is in rural territory close to an urban area. Watauga Virtual Academy is a virtual school according to federal records.
Threads on this page can be about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Watauga County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
55,123
Census ACS
Median income
$51,693
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
48%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
4,821 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Watauga County Schools
- Watauga HighHigh · 1,289 students
- Hardin Park ElementaryElementary · 854 students
- Parkway ElementaryElementary · 610 students
- Blowing Rock ElementaryElementary · 409 students
- Valle Crucis ElementaryElementary · 345 students
- Green Valley ElementaryElementary · 292 students
Other schools in Boone
- Watauga HighHigh · 1,289 students
- Hardin Park ElementaryElementary · 854 students
- Parkway ElementaryElementary · 610 students
- Valle Crucis ElementaryElementary · 345 students
- Green Valley ElementaryElementary · 292 students
- Watauga Innovation AcademyHigh · 292 students
Nearby schools
- Hardin Park Elementary0.5 mi · 854
- Watauga Innovation Academy1.1 mi · 292
- Watauga High1.1 mi · 1,289
- Two Rivers Community School2.6 mi · 163
- Green Valley Elementary3.4 mi · 292
- Cove Creek Elementary5.3 mi · 289
Frequently asked questions
About Watauga Virtual AcademyHow many students attend Watauga Virtual Academy?
Watauga Virtual Academy enrolls approximately 10 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Watauga Virtual Academy serve?
Watauga Virtual Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Watauga Virtual Academy?
At Watauga Virtual Academy, the student body is approximately 60% White, 30% Hispanic, 10% Asian.
What district is Watauga Virtual Academy in?
Watauga Virtual Academy is part of Watauga County Schools.
What county does Watauga Virtual Academy serve?
Watauga Virtual Academy serves Watauga County in NC.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.