- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Baxter Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 190438000113 · Baxter, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 13.1:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Baxter High School (262 students)
Baxter Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Baxter Elementary School compares
Baxter 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,296
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
District finance for Baxter Comm School District reports $12,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Baxter
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~209 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, 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 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.