- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atkins, IA
Atkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190483000136
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkins Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 394
- students enrolled
Atkins Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Benton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190483000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Atkins Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190483000136 · Atkins, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 20.7:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Community Senior High School (473 students)
Atkins Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Atkins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Communi
Benton Community Senior High School
473 students
- This school
Atkins Elementary School
394 students
- Norway Element
Norway Elementary School
336 students
- Benton Communi
Benton Community Middle School
235 students
- Keystone Eleme 176
Keystone Elementary School
176 students
What this shows Atkins Elementary School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkins Elementary School compares
Atkins 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Iowa - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,914
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 394 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 90.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Atkins Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Benton Comm School District reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Community Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keystone Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atkins Elementary School
How many students attend Atkins Elementary School?
Atkins Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atkins, IA. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkins Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 40% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atkins Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Atkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atkins Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Atkins, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkins Elementary School?
Atkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Benton Comm School District?
Besides Atkins Elementary School, Benton Comm School District also operates Benton Community Senior High School (473 students), Norway Elementary School (336 students), and Benton Community Middle School (235 students). See the Benton Comm School District district page for the complete list.