- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-40.5%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 192187002293 · Oskaloosa, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 42:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students)
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-40.5%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oskaloosa Elem
Oskaloosa Elementary School
903 students
- Oskaloosa High
Oskaloosa High School
632 students
- Oskaloosa Midd
Oskaloosa Middle School
404 students
- Oskaloosa Earl 109
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk
109 students
- This school 42
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
42 students
What this shows Oskaloosa Virtual Academy reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oskaloosa Virtual Academy compares
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,366
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
Counselors0.3 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.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oskaloosa Comm School District reports $13,366 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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.
Similar enrollment (~42 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.