- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guttenberg, IA
Iowa Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Iowa Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191335002206
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa Virtual Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Guttenberg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 58.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Iowa Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Guttenberg, IA.
School address
District: Clayton Ridge Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191335002206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+304 students YoY
Iowa Virtual Academy grew from 862 students in 2022-23 to 1,166 in 2023-24 (+35.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+304 students YoY 191335002206 · Guttenberg, IA Other · MID · TRAD
1,457 enr · 58.3:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton Ridge Elementary School (293 students)
Iowa Virtual Academy grew from 862 students in 2022-23 to 1,166 in 2023-24 (+35.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Iowa Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Iowa Virtual Academy
1,457 students
- Clayton Ridge 293
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
293 students
- Clayton Ridge 176
Clayton Ridge High School
176 students
- Clayton Ridge 140
Clayton Ridge Middle School
140 students
What this shows Iowa Virtual Academy reports 1,457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iowa Virtual Academy compares
Iowa Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 58.3:1 | ▲ 294% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,457 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
58.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,457
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
58.3:1
students per teacher
- 294% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Iowa Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton Ridge Comm School District reports $10,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iowa Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton Ridge High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Virtual Academy
How many students attend Iowa Virtual Academy?
Iowa Virtual Academy has 1,457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guttenberg, IA. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 1,166 (2023-24), up 304.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa Virtual Academy is 58.3:1, which is 294% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 271% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iowa Virtual Academy?
40.0% of students at Iowa Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Iowa Virtual Academy is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Guttenberg, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa Virtual Academy?
Iowa Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iowa Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Guttenberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Guttenberg, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
Besides Iowa Virtual Academy, Clayton Ridge Comm School District also operates Clayton Ridge Elementary School (293 students), Clayton Ridge High School (176 students), and Clayton Ridge Middle School (140 students). See the Clayton Ridge Comm School District district page for the complete list.