- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ackley, IA
Agwsr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Agwsr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190306000003
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agwsr Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ackley · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Agwsr Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agwsr Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ackley, IA.
School address
District: Agwsr Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190306000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Agwsr Elementary School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 190306000003 · Ackley, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 15.1:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Agwsr High School (190 students)
Agwsr Elementary School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Agwsr Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Agwsr Elementary School
227 students
- Agwsr High Sch
Agwsr High School
190 students
- Agwsr Middle S
Agwsr Middle School
131 students
- Agwsr Elementa 59
Agwsr Elementary at Wellsburg
59 students
- The Cougars De 35
The Cougars Den
35 students
What this shows Agwsr Elementary School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Agwsr Elementary School compares
Agwsr 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 227 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Agwsr Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Agwsr Comm School District reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Agwsr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agwsr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agwsr Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agwsr Elementary at Wellsburg | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Cougars Den | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agwsr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Agwsr Elementary School
How many students attend Agwsr Elementary School?
Agwsr Elementary School has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ackley, IA. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agwsr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Agwsr Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Agwsr Elementary School?
36.1% of students at Agwsr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agwsr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Agwsr Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Ackley, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agwsr Elementary School?
Agwsr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Agwsr Elementary School rank among public schools in Ackley?
By Resource Investment Index, Agwsr Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ackley, 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 Agwsr Comm School District?
Besides Agwsr Elementary School, Agwsr Comm School District also operates Agwsr High School (190 students), Agwsr Middle School (131 students), and Agwsr Elementary at Wellsburg (59 students). See the Agwsr Comm School District district page for the complete list.