Enrollment
44
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Falls Virtual Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190651002284
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Cedar Falls · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 44
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Falls Virtual Campus ranks #1 of 10 schools in Cedar Falls, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190651002284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+44% vs state
What stands out at Cedar Falls Virtual Campus
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Cedar Falls, Iowa, enrolling 44 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Iowa schools, with 44 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Among Cedar Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Peet Junior High School (695 students): Cedar Falls Virtual Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Cedar Falls Comm School District also operates Cedar Falls High School (1,333 students) and Peet Junior High School (695 students) alongside Cedar Falls Virtual Campus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Falls Virtual Campus compares
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedar Falls Comm School District, which includes Cedar Falls Virtual Campus.
$11,378
Per student
-11%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 51.4%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedar Falls Virtual Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Peet Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Holmes Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Helen a Hansen Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Southdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Falls Virtual Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peet Junior High School
Standard public school
695 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Holmes Junior High School
Standard public school
628 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Helen a Hansen Elementary School
Standard public school
569 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Southdale Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Falls Virtual Campus
How many students attend Cedar Falls Virtual Campus?
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus has 44 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Falls, IA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Falls Virtual Campus?
52.3% of students at Cedar Falls Virtual Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Falls Virtual Campus?
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cedar Falls Virtual Campus rank among schools in Cedar Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Falls Virtual Campus ranks #1 of 10 schools in Cedar Falls, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Falls on the city page.
Is Cedar Falls Virtual Campus a good school?
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cedar Falls Comm School District?
Besides Cedar Falls Virtual Campus, Cedar Falls Comm School District also operates Cedar Falls High School (1,333 students), Peet Junior High School (695 students), and Holmes Junior High School (628 students). See the Cedar Falls Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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