- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Algona, IA
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bertha Godfrey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190336000031
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Algona · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bertha Godfrey Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Algona, IA.
School address
District: Algona Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190336000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 190336000031 · Algona, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 23.6:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Algona High School (458 students)
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Algona High Sc
Algona High School
458 students
- Algona Middle
Algona Middle School
419 students
- This school
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
283 students
- Lucia Wallace
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
226 students
- Bryant Element
Bryant Elementary School
197 students
What this shows Bertha Godfrey Elementary School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bertha Godfrey Elementary School compares
Bertha Godfrey 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 59% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,934
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Algona Comm School District reports $12,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bertha Godfrey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algona Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucia Wallace Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bertha Godfrey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
How many students attend Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Algona, IA. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is 23.6:1, which is 59% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
24.3% of students at Bertha Godfrey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Algona, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Bertha Godfrey Elementary School rank among public schools in Algona?
By Resource Investment Index, Bertha Godfrey Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Algona, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Algona on the city page.
What other schools are in Algona Comm School District?
Besides Bertha Godfrey Elementary School, Algona Comm School District also operates Algona High School (458 students), Algona Middle School (419 students), and Lucia Wallace Elementary School (226 students). See the Algona Comm School District district page for the complete list.