- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avoca, IA
Ahstw Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Ahstw Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190408002261
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ahstw Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Avoca · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ahstw Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ahstw Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Avoca, IA.
School address
District: Ahstw Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190408002261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ahstw Intermediate School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 190408002261 · Avoca, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 20.8:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ahstw Primary School (280 students)
Ahstw Intermediate School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ahstw Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ahstw Primary
Ahstw Primary School
280 students
- This school
Ahstw Intermediate School
270 students
- Ahstw High Sch
Ahstw High School
205 students
What this shows Ahstw Intermediate School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ahstw Intermediate School compares
Ahstw Intermediate 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Iowa - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,863
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Ahstw Intermediate School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ahstw Comm School District reports $12,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ahstw Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahstw Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ahstw High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ahstw Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ahstw Intermediate School
How many students attend Ahstw Intermediate School?
Ahstw Intermediate School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avoca, IA. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ahstw Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ahstw Intermediate School is 20.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ahstw Intermediate School?
34.7% of students at Ahstw Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ahstw Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Ahstw Intermediate School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Avoca, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ahstw Intermediate School?
Ahstw Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Ahstw Intermediate School rank among public schools in Avoca?
By Resource Investment Index, Ahstw Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Avoca, 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 Ahstw Comm School District?
Besides Ahstw Intermediate School, Ahstw Comm School District also operates Ahstw Primary School (280 students) and Ahstw High School (205 students). See the Ahstw Comm School District district page for the complete list.