- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+73.3%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 191914002277 · Wellman, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mid-Prairie Middle School (415 students)
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+73.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mid-Prairie Mi
Mid-Prairie Middle School
415 students
- Mid-Prairie Hi
Mid-Prairie High School
362 students
- Mid-Prairie We
Mid-Prairie West Elem. School
330 students
- Mid-Prairie Ea
Mid-Prairie East Elem. School
255 students
- This school 31
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy
31 students
What this shows Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy compares
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,373
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
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
District finance for Mid-Prairie Comm School District reports $13,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 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. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), up 11.
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: 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 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.
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.