Enrollment
209
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baxter, IA
Baxter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Baxter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190438000113
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baxter Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 209
- students enrolled
Baxter Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Baxter Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190438000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baxter Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baxter Elementary School
Baxter Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Baxter, Iowa, enrolling 209 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 209 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Baxter's public schools, it stands alongside Baxter High School (262 students): Baxter Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 26.2:1).
Its district, Baxter Comm School District, also runs Baxter High School (262 students).
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 Baxter Elementary School compares
Baxter 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,568
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Baxter 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 Baxter Comm School District, which includes Baxter Elementary School.
$11,568
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 43.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 Baxter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baxter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Baxter
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~209 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baxter Elementary School
How many students attend Baxter Elementary School?
Baxter Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baxter, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baxter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baxter Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Baxter Elementary School?
23.0% of students at Baxter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baxter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Baxter Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Baxter, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baxter Elementary School?
Baxter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
Is Baxter Elementary School a good school?
Baxter Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Baxter Comm School District?
Besides Baxter Elementary School, Baxter Comm School District also operates Baxter High School (262 students). See the Baxter Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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