- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alburnett, IA
Alburnett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alburnett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190330000024
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alburnett Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alburnett · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alburnett Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alburnett Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alburnett, IA.
School address
District: Alburnett Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190330000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Alburnett Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 190330000024 · Alburnett, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 14.1:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Alburnett Senior High School (293 students)
Alburnett Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Alburnett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alburnett Elementary School
395 students
- Alburnett Seni
Alburnett Senior High School
293 students
- Alburnett Midd
Alburnett Middle School
169 students
What this shows Alburnett Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alburnett Elementary School compares
Alburnett Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 52% in Iowa - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,010
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 395 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 98.0%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Alburnett Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alburnett Comm School District reports $11,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alburnett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alburnett Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alburnett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alburnett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alburnett Elementary School
How many students attend Alburnett Elementary School?
Alburnett Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alburnett, IA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alburnett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alburnett Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Alburnett Elementary School?
17.7% of students at Alburnett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alburnett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alburnett Elementary School is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Alburnett, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alburnett Elementary School?
Alburnett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Alburnett Elementary School rank among public schools in Alburnett?
By Resource Investment Index, Alburnett Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alburnett, 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 Alburnett Comm School District?
Besides Alburnett Elementary School, Alburnett Comm School District also operates Alburnett Senior High School (293 students) and Alburnett Middle School (169 students). See the Alburnett Comm School District district page for the complete list.