Enrollment
395
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alburnett Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alburnett Elementary School
Alburnett Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alburnett, Iowa, enrolling 395 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.7% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 395 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Alburnett Comm School District also operates Alburnett Senior High School (293 students) and Alburnett Middle School (169 students) alongside Alburnett Elementary 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 Alburnett Elementary School compares
Alburnett Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,536
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alburnett Comm School District, which includes Alburnett Elementary School.
$11,536
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 39.1%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other 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 (~395 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Alburnett on the city page.
Is Alburnett Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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