- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alta, IA
Alta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190348000045
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 256
- students enrolled
Alta Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alta-Aurelia Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190348000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Alta Elementary School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 190348000045 · Alta, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 15.1:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch (228 students)
Alta Elementary School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Alta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alta Elementary School
256 students
- Alta-Aurelia M
Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch
228 students
- Alta-Aurelia H
Alta-Aurelia High School
221 students
- Aurelia Elemen
Aurelia Elementary School
124 students
What this shows Alta Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Elementary School compares
Alta Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$12,724
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 256 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 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.4%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Alta Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alta-Aurelia Comm School District reports $12,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta-Aurelia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aurelia Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Elementary School
How many students attend Alta Elementary School?
Alta Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alta, IA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Alta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alta Elementary School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Alta, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Elementary School?
Alta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
What other schools are in Alta-Aurelia Comm School District?
Besides Alta Elementary School, Alta-Aurelia Comm School District also operates Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch (228 students), Alta-Aurelia High School (221 students), and Aurelia Elementary School (124 students). See the Alta-Aurelia Comm School District district page for the complete list.