Tennessee Virtual Academy

1924 Dutch Valley DR
Knoxville, TN 37918

tnva.k12.com/

2,168 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Tennessee Virtual Academy (TNVA) is a tuition-free, online public school that serves students in grades K–12 across the state of Tennessee. Authorized by the Union County Board of Education, the school leverages the Stride K12 curriculum to provide a flexible, home-based learning environment. It is designed for students who thrive outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom, including those who need personalized pacing, athletes, military families, or students who require a more supportive or focused academic setting.

The school combines rigorous state-aligned coursework with the guidance of Tennessee-certified teachers who provide instruction and support through virtual platforms. While the primary learning takes place at home, TNVA maintains an administrative office in Maynardville, Tennessee, and emphasizes a partnership between the school and "Learning Coaches" (typically parents or guardians) to ensure student success. By utilizing a blend of synchronous live sessions and asynchronous independent work, TNVA aims to prepare students for college and career readiness while accommodating a variety of diverse educational needs.

2,168

Total Students

132.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tennessee Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,090
Hispanic	152
Black	709
Asian	18
Two or More	188
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,090 (50.3 %)
Black
709 (32.7 %)
Two or More
188 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
152 (7.0 %)
Asian
18 (0.8 %)
American Indian
10 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union County
Phone:	(865)992-9026
Website:	http://tnva.k12.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	2,168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	132.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 280

Grade 1 272

Grade 2 304

Grade 3 306

Grade 4 292

Grade 5 348

Grade 6 366

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tennessee Virtual Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	280
Grade 1	272
Grade 2	304
Grade 3	306
Grade 4	292
Grade 5	348
Grade 6	366

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tennessee Virtual Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,066	49.2%
Male	1,102	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)