Overview
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school enrolls 197 students. It is part of the D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
197 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
32.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictD.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
County37129
CityWilmington
ZIP28401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370042903455
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment197
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)