Enrollment
1
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 192625002280
Sidney Virtual Sac School — Sidney, IA
Federal NCES profile for Sidney Virtual Sac School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sidney Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sidney Virtual Sac School reports 1 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Sidney Comm School District spends $25,650 per pupil district-wide, above the Iowa average of $17,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.9% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 9.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sidney Virtual Sac School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1 | top 0% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$25,650
per pupil, district-wide
— above Iowa avg of $17,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 1 Top 0% in Iowa — larger than 100% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 192625002280
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sidney Comm School District, which includes Sidney Virtual Sac School.
$25,650
Per student
+49%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 40.7%
Federal 9.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Sidney Virtual Sac School
How many students attend Sidney Virtual Sac School?
Sidney Virtual Sac School has 1 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sidney, IA.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney Virtual Sac School?
The largest demographic group at Sidney Virtual Sac School is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Sidney, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney Virtual Sac School?
Sidney Virtual Sac School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.