- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason City, IA
Mason City Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mason City Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191878002290
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason City Virtual Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Mason City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason City Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason City Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Mason City, IA.
School address
District: Mason City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191878002290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mason City Virtual Academy shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 191878002290 · Mason City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 22:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason City High School (891 students)
Mason City Virtual Academy shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mason City Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason City Hig
Mason City High School
891 students
- Lincoln Interm
Lincoln Intermediate
485 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle School
463 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
387 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary School
361 students
- This school 88
Mason City Virtual Academy
88 students
What this shows Mason City Virtual Academy reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason City Virtual Academy compares
Mason City Virtual Academy is a shrinking 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in Iowa - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$14,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Mason City Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason City Comm School District reports $14,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason City Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason City Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Mason City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 12:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 11.2:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason City Virtual Academy
How many students attend Mason City Virtual Academy?
Mason City Virtual Academy has 88 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mason City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason City Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason City Virtual Academy is 22:1, which is 49% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason City Virtual Academy?
46.5% of students at Mason City Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason City Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mason City Virtual Academy is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Mason City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason City Virtual Academy?
Mason City Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Mason City Virtual Academy rank among schools in Mason City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason City Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Mason City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mason City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mason City Comm School District?
Besides Mason City Virtual Academy, Mason City Comm School District also operates Mason City High School (891 students), Lincoln Intermediate (485 students), and John Adams Middle School (463 students). See the Mason City Comm School District district page for the complete list.