Enrollment
283
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bertha Godfrey Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Algona, Iowa, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Iowa schools and 59% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 283 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 412 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Algona Comm School District also operates Algona High School (458 students) and Algona Middle School (419 students) alongside Bertha Godfrey Elementary School.
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 Bertha Godfrey Elementary School compares
Bertha Godfrey 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,427
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Algona Comm School District, which includes Bertha Godfrey Elementary School.
$12,427
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 40.9%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~283 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bertha Godfrey Elementary School a good school?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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