- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshalltown, IA
Anson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191872001082
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anson Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Marshalltown · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Anson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anson Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Marshalltown, IA.
School address
District: Marshalltown Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191872001082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Anson Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 191872001082 · Marshalltown, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 12.4:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshalltown High School (1,629 students)
Anson Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Anson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshalltown H
Marshalltown High School
1,629 students
- B R Miller Mid
B R Miller Middle School
736 students
- Lenihan Interm
Lenihan Intermediate School
655 students
- Woodbury Eleme 387
Woodbury Elementary School
387 students
- Fisher Element 368
Fisher Elementary School
368 students
- This school 286
Anson Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Anson Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anson Elementary School compares
Anson 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 97% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,413
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
White 15.0%
Asian 7.7%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Anson Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshalltown Comm School District reports $12,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| B R Miller Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenihan Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Marshalltown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodbury Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Fisher Elementary School
Standard public school
368 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary Sch
Standard public school
358 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J C Hoglan Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
253 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
Standard public school
90 students
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anson Elementary School
How many students attend Anson Elementary School?
Anson Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshalltown, IA. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anson Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 Anson Elementary School?
71.6% of students at Anson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Marshalltown, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anson Elementary School?
Anson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Anson Elementary School rank among schools in Marshalltown?
By Resource Investment Index, Anson Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Marshalltown, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshalltown on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshalltown Comm School District?
Besides Anson Elementary School, Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students), B R Miller Middle School (736 students), and Lenihan Intermediate School (655 students). See the Marshalltown Comm School District district page for the complete list.