Enrollment
1,457
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
58.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+294% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iowa Virtual Academy compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iowa Virtual Academy
Iowa Virtual Academy is a large combined-grade school in Guttenberg, Iowa, enrolling 1,457 students.
Class loads run heavy: 58.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 294% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,457 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Clayton Ridge Comm School District spends $9,894 per pupil, 23% below the Iowa average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clayton Ridge Comm School District also operates Clayton Ridge Elementary School (293 students) and Clayton Ridge High School (176 students) alongside Iowa Virtual Academy.
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 Iowa Virtual Academy compares
Iowa Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,894
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton Ridge Comm School District, which includes Iowa Virtual Academy.
$9,894
Per student
-23%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 28.0%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,457 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Guttenberg on the city page.
Is Iowa Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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