Enrollment
42
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oskaloosa, IA
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oskaloosa Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192187002293
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Oskaloosa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 42:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oskaloosa, IA.
School address
District: Oskaloosa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192187002293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+184% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oskaloosa Virtual Academy compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Oskaloosa, Iowa, enrolling 42 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 184% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Iowa schools, with 42 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Oskaloosa's public schools, it stands alongside Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk (109 students): Oskaloosa Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (42:1 vs 36.3:1).
Oskaloosa Comm School District also operates Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students) and Oskaloosa High School (632 students) alongside Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa Virtual Academy compares
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42:1 | ▲ 184% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
42:1
students per teacher
- 184% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,439
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
Counselors0.3 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
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oskaloosa Comm School District, which includes Oskaloosa Virtual Academy.
$12,439
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 55.9%
Federal 11.2%
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 Oskaloosa Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oskaloosa Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Oskaloosa
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.
Similar enrollment (~42 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
How many students attend Oskaloosa Virtual Academy?
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy has 42 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oskaloosa, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa Virtual Academy is 42:1, which is 184% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 168% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oskaloosa Virtual Academy?
45.2% of students at Oskaloosa Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oskaloosa Virtual Academy?
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oskaloosa Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Oskaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa Virtual Academy ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa on the city page.
Is Oskaloosa Virtual Academy a good school?
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. 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 Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Besides Oskaloosa Virtual Academy, Oskaloosa Comm School District also operates Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students), Oskaloosa High School (632 students), and Oskaloosa Middle School (404 students). See the Oskaloosa Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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