- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conrad, IA
Bcluw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bcluw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190444000119
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bcluw Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 160
- students enrolled
Bcluw Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bcluw Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190444000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bcluw Elementary School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 190444000119 · Conrad, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 12.3:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bcluw High School (172 students)
Bcluw Elementary School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bcluw Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bcluw High Sch
Bcluw High School
172 students
- This school
Bcluw Elementary School
160 students
- Bcluw Middle S
Bcluw Middle School
132 students
What this shows Bcluw Elementary School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bcluw Elementary School compares
Bcluw 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,322
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Bcluw Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Bcluw Comm School District reports $14,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bcluw Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bcluw High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bcluw Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bcluw Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bcluw Elementary School
How many students attend Bcluw Elementary School?
Bcluw Elementary School has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conrad, IA. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bcluw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bcluw Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Bcluw Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Bcluw Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bcluw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bcluw Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Conrad, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bcluw Elementary School?
Bcluw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bcluw Comm School District?
Besides Bcluw Elementary School, Bcluw Comm School District also operates Bcluw High School (172 students) and Bcluw Middle School (132 students). See the Bcluw Comm School District district page for the complete list.