- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aplington, IA
Aplington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aplington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190375000081
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aplington Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 165
- students enrolled
Aplington Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190375000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Aplington Elementary School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 190375000081 · Aplington, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 13.8:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Aplington-Parkersburg High School (247 students)
Aplington Elementary School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Aplington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aplington-Park
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
247 students
- Parkersburg El
Parkersburg Elementary School
211 students
- Aplington-Park
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
198 students
- This school
Aplington Elementary School
165 students
What this shows Aplington Elementary School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aplington Elementary School compares
Aplington Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,131
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Aplington Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District reports $12,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aplington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplington-Parkersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkersburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aplington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aplington Elementary School
How many students attend Aplington Elementary School?
Aplington Elementary School has 165 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aplington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aplington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aplington Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% 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 Aplington Elementary School?
26.3% of students at Aplington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aplington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aplington Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Aplington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aplington Elementary School?
Aplington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District?
Besides Aplington Elementary School, Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District also operates Aplington-Parkersburg High School (247 students), Parkersburg Elementary School (211 students), and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School (198 students). See the Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.