- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avoca, IA
Ahstw Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Ahstw Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190408000101
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ahstw Primary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Avoca · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ahstw Primary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ahstw Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Avoca, IA.
School address
District: Ahstw Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190408000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ahstw Primary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 190408000101 · Avoca, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 12.2:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Ahstw Intermediate School (270 students)
Ahstw Primary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ahstw Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ahstw Primary School
280 students
- Ahstw Intermed
Ahstw Intermediate School
270 students
- Ahstw High Sch
Ahstw High School
205 students
What this shows Ahstw Primary School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ahstw Primary School compares
Ahstw Primary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Ahstw Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahstw Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ahstw High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ahstw Primary 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 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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ahstw Primary School
How many students attend Ahstw Primary School?
Ahstw Primary School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avoca, IA. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ahstw Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ahstw Primary School is 12.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Ahstw Primary School?
30.7% of students at Ahstw Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ahstw Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Ahstw Primary School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Avoca, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ahstw Primary School?
Ahstw Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Avoca?
By Resource Investment Index, Ahstw Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School, Ahstw Comm School District also operates Ahstw Intermediate School (270 students) and Ahstw High School (205 students). See the Ahstw Comm School District district page for the complete list.