Enrollment
270
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ahstw Intermediate School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ahstw Intermediate School
Ahstw Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Avoca, Iowa, enrolling 270 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Iowa schools and 41% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.7% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 270 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #237.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 135 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Ahstw Comm School District also operates Ahstw Primary School (280 students) and Ahstw High School (205 students) alongside Ahstw Intermediate School.
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 Ahstw Intermediate School compares
Ahstw Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,442
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ahstw Comm School District, which includes Ahstw Intermediate School.
$12,442
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 41.7%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Avoca on the city page.
Is Ahstw Intermediate School a good school?
Ahstw Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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