Enrollment
31
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wellman, IA
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191914002277
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wellman · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wellman, IA.
School address
District: Mid-Prairie Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191914002277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Wellman, Iowa, enrolling 31 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Iowa schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mid-Prairie Comm School District also operates Mid-Prairie Middle School (415 students) and Mid-Prairie High School (362 students) alongside Mid-Prairie 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 Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy compares
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 31 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
45.2%
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
$13,284
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 93.5%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mid-Prairie Comm School District, which includes Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy.
$13,284
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 42.8%
Federal 11.7%
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 Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Prairie Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Mid-Prairie High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Mid-Prairie West Elem. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Mid-Prairie East Elem. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy
How many students attend Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy?
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy has 31 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wellman, IA.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Wellman, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy?
Mid-Prairie 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 Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Wellman?
By Resource Investment Index, Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wellman, 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 Wellman on the city page.
Is Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy a good school?
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest 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 Mid-Prairie Comm School District?
Besides Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy, Mid-Prairie Comm School District also operates Mid-Prairie Middle School (415 students), Mid-Prairie High School (362 students), and Mid-Prairie West Elem. School (330 students). See the Mid-Prairie Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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