- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Adair-Casey Elementary School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 190309000006 · Adair, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 11.4:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Adair-Casey Jr. High School (100 students)
Adair-Casey Elementary School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Adair-Casey Elementary School compares
Adair-Casey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,834
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Adair-Casey Comm School District reports $15,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~160 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.