Enrollment
207
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maquoketa, IA
Briggs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Briggs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191851001060
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briggs Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Maquoketa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Briggs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briggs Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Maquoketa, IA.
School address
District: Maquoketa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191851001060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briggs Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briggs Elementary School
Briggs Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Maquoketa, Iowa, enrolling 207 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 207 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #89.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Maquoketa Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Community High School (477 students) and Maquoketa Middle School (315 students) alongside Briggs 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 Briggs Elementary School compares
Briggs 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Iowa - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,517
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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 79.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.2%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Briggs Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maquoketa Comm School District, which includes Briggs Elementary School.
$13,517
Per student
+5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 52.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 Briggs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maquoketa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briggs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~207 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Briggs Elementary School
How many students attend Briggs Elementary School?
Briggs Elementary School has 207 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maquoketa, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briggs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briggs Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Briggs Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Briggs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briggs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Briggs Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Maquoketa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briggs Elementary School?
Briggs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Briggs Elementary School rank among public schools in Maquoketa?
By Resource Investment Index, Briggs Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Maquoketa, 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 Maquoketa on the city page.
Is Briggs Elementary School a good school?
Briggs Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Maquoketa Comm School District?
Besides Briggs Elementary School, Maquoketa Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Community High School (477 students), Maquoketa Middle School (315 students), and Cardinal Elementary School (260 students). See the Maquoketa Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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