- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux City, IA
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)
Federal NCES profile for V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192640002300
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) has class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) ranks #6 of 11 schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640002300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
332 on latest CCD 192640002300 · Sioux City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 19.5:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,529 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 11 schools in Sioux City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,529 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,308 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
1,136 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
1,076 students
- This school 332
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)
332 students
What this shows V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) compares
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) vs Iowa and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Iowa - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
84.9%
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
$12,880
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux City Comm School District reports $12,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Sioux City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spalding Park Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
659 students 14:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 14:1 students per teacher
Bryant Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Leeds Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)
How many students attend V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)?
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux City, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)?
The student-teacher ratio at V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) is 19.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)?
57.2% of students at V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)?
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) rank among schools in Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) ranks #6 of 11 schools in Sioux City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education), Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students), East High School (1,495 students), and West High School (1,308 students). See the Sioux City Comm School District district page for the complete list.