Enrollment
4
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montezuma, IA
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191959002291
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Montezuma · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 4
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Montezuma, IA.
School address
District: Montezuma Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191959002291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in Montezuma, Iowa, enrolling 4 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Iowa schools, with 4 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among Montezuma's public schools, it stands alongside Montezuma Elementary School (218 students): Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Montezuma Comm School District also operates Montezuma Elementary School (218 students) and Montezuma High School (140 students) alongside Montezuma Virtual Learning 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 Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy compares
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$11,315
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montezuma Comm School District, which includes Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy.
$11,315
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 33.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Montezuma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Montezuma Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Montezuma
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy
How many students attend Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy?
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy has 4 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montezuma, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy?
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy rank among public schools in Montezuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Montezuma, 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 Montezuma on the city page.
Is Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy a good school?
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy earns 30/100 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 Montezuma Comm School District?
Besides Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy, Montezuma Comm School District also operates Montezuma Elementary School (218 students), Montezuma High School (140 students), and Montezuma Junior High School (106 students). See the Montezuma Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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