Enrollment
160
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adair, IA
Adair-Casey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adair-Casey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190309000006
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adair-Casey Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 160
- students enrolled
Adair-Casey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Adair-Casey Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190309000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adair-Casey Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adair-Casey Elementary School
Adair-Casey Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Adair, Iowa, enrolling 160 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Adair-Casey Comm School District, also runs Adair-Casey Jr. High School (100 students).
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 Adair-Casey Elementary School compares
Adair-Casey Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▲ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Iowa - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,371
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
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Adair-Casey Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adair-Casey Comm School District, which includes Adair-Casey Elementary School.
$12,371
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.7%
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.
How Adair-Casey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair-Casey Jr. High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adair-Casey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~160 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adair-Casey Elementary School
How many students attend Adair-Casey Elementary School?
Adair-Casey Elementary School has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adair, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair-Casey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair-Casey Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adair-Casey Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Adair-Casey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adair-Casey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adair-Casey Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Adair, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adair-Casey Elementary School?
Adair-Casey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Adair-Casey Elementary School a good school?
Adair-Casey Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Adair-Casey Comm School District?
Besides Adair-Casey Elementary School, Adair-Casey Comm School District also operates Adair-Casey Jr. High School (100 students). See the Adair-Casey Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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