Enrollment
332
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sioux City, Iowa, enrolling 332 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Iowa schools and 32% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 57.2% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 332 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Sioux City's public schools, it stands alongside Spalding Park Elementary (683 students): V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 12.9:1).
Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students) and East High School (1,495 students) alongside V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education).
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 V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) compares
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,941
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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux City Comm School District, which includes V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education).
$11,941
Per student
-7%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 66.5%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~332 students)
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education) a good school?
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. 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 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.
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