- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adel, IA
Adel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190315000008
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adel Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Adel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Adel Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adel Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Adel, IA.
School address
District: Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190315000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Adel Elementary School grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 190315000008 · Adel, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 13.9:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Adm Senior High School (666 students)
Adel Elementary School grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Adel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adm Senior Hig
Adm Senior High School
666 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
520 students
- This school
Adel Elementary School
403 students
- Adm Middle Sch
Adm Middle School
352 students
- Desoto Interme
Desoto Intermediate School
337 students
What this shows Adel Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adel Elementary School compares
Adel Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,402
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 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.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Adel Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District reports $11,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adm Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adel Elementary School
How many students attend Adel Elementary School?
Adel Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adel, IA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adel Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Adel Elementary School?
12.5% of students at Adel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adel Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Adel, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adel Elementary School?
Adel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Adel Elementary School rank among public schools in Adel?
By Resource Investment Index, Adel Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Adel, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Besides Adel Elementary School, Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District also operates Adm Senior High School (666 students), Meadow View Elementary (520 students), and Adm Middle School (352 students). See the Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District district page for the complete list.