- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Ottumwa Virtual Learning grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+111.1%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 192211002294 · Ottumwa, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 44.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottumwa High School (910 students)
Ottumwa Virtual Learning grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+111.1%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ottumwa Virtual Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottumwa High S
Ottumwa High School
910 students
- Evans Middle S
Evans Middle School
684 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
633 students
- Pickwick Early
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
560 students
- Wilson Element 335
Wilson Elementary School
335 students
- This school 106
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
106 students
What this shows Ottumwa Virtual Learning reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ottumwa Virtual Learning compares
Ottumwa Virtual Learning is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,314
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Ottumwa Comm School District reports $12,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), up 30.
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: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.