Enrollment
106
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
Federal NCES profile for Ottumwa Virtual Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192211002294
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ottumwa Virtual Learning earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Ottumwa · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 106
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Ottumwa Virtual Learning ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Ottumwa, IA.
School address
District: Ottumwa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192211002294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+22% vs state
What stands out at Ottumwa Virtual Learning
Ottumwa Virtual Learning is a small combined-grade school in Ottumwa, Iowa, enrolling 106 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Iowa schools, with 106 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ottumwa's public schools, it stands alongside Pickwick Early Childhood Center (560 students): Ottumwa Virtual Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students) and Evans Middle School (684 students) alongside Ottumwa Virtual Learning.
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 Ottumwa Virtual Learning compares
Ottumwa Virtual Learning on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▲ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,042
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.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Ottumwa Virtual Learning is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottumwa Comm School District, which includes Ottumwa Virtual Learning.
$12,042
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 63.3%
Federal 17.4%
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 Ottumwa Virtual Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Evans Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Wilson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ottumwa Virtual Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Ottumwa
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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Frequently asked questions about Ottumwa Virtual Learning
How many students attend Ottumwa Virtual Learning?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning has 106 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ottumwa, IA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ottumwa Virtual Learning?
44.4% of students at Ottumwa Virtual Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ottumwa Virtual Learning?
The largest demographic group at Ottumwa Virtual Learning is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Ottumwa, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottumwa Virtual Learning?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Ottumwa Virtual Learning rank among public schools in Ottumwa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ottumwa Virtual Learning ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Ottumwa, 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 Ottumwa on the city page.
Is Ottumwa Virtual Learning a good school?
Ottumwa Virtual Learning earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. 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 Ottumwa Comm School District?
Besides Ottumwa Virtual Learning, Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students), Evans Middle School (684 students), and Liberty Elementary School (633 students). See the Ottumwa Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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