Enrollment
90
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+46% vs state
What stands out at Marshalltown Virtual Academy
Marshalltown Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Marshalltown, Iowa, enrolling 90 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Iowa schools, with 90 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marshalltown's public schools, it stands alongside Woodbury Elementary School (387 students): Marshalltown Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students) and B R Miller Middle School (736 students) alongside Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown Virtual Academy compares
Marshalltown Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,166
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshalltown Comm School District, which includes Marshalltown Virtual Academy.
$12,166
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marshalltown Virtual Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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