Enrollment
31
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 191914002277
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy — Wellman, IA
Federal NCES profile for Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mid-Prairie Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy reports 31 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mid-Prairie Comm School District spends $14,970 per pupil district-wide, below the Iowa average of $17,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.6% from local sources (property taxes), 42.8% from the state, and 11.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 31 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
45.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,970
per pupil, district-wide
— below Iowa avg of $17,211
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
Enrollment 31 Top 2% in Iowa — larger than 98% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 191914002277
Student demographics
White 93.5%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mid-Prairie Comm School District, which includes Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy.
$14,970
Per student
-13%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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%. The school serves a student body 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 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.