- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshalltown, IA
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marshalltown Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191872002289
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshalltown Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Marshalltown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 90
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Marshalltown Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 7 schools in Marshalltown, IA.
School address
District: Marshalltown Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191872002289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Marshalltown Virtual Academy held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 191872002289 · Marshalltown, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 53.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshalltown High School (1,629 students)
Marshalltown Virtual Academy held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Marshalltown Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshalltown H
Marshalltown High School
1,629 students
- B R Miller Mid
B R Miller Middle School
736 students
- Lenihan Interm
Lenihan Intermediate School
655 students
- Woodbury Eleme 387
Woodbury Elementary School
387 students
- Fisher Element 368
Fisher Elementary School
368 students
- This school 90
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
90 students
What this shows Marshalltown Virtual Academy reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshalltown Virtual Academy compares
Marshalltown Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
74.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,413
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
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 42.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Marshalltown Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshalltown Comm School District reports $12,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshalltown Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| B R Miller Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lenihan Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fisher Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Marshalltown Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Marshalltown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodbury Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Fisher Elementary School
Standard public school
368 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary Sch
Standard public school
358 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J C Hoglan Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Anson Elementary School
Standard public school
286 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
253 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marshalltown Virtual Academy
How many students attend Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
Marshalltown Virtual Academy has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshalltown, IA. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
53.1% of students at Marshalltown Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marshalltown Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Marshalltown, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
Marshalltown Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Marshalltown Virtual Academy rank among schools in Marshalltown?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshalltown Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 7 schools in Marshalltown, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshalltown on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshalltown Comm School District?
Besides Marshalltown Virtual Academy, Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students), B R Miller Middle School (736 students), and Lenihan Intermediate School (655 students). See the Marshalltown Comm School District district page for the complete list.