- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronson, IA
Bronson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bronson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191644000980
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronson Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 390
- students enrolled
Bronson Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lawton-Bronson Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191644000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bronson Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 191644000980 · Bronson, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 14.4:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School (339 students)
Bronson Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Bronson Elementary School compares
Bronson 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 52% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Iowa - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,483
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Bronson Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawton-Bronson Comm School District reports $11,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bronson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronson Elementary School
How many students attend Bronson Elementary School?
Bronson Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronson, IA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronson Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Bronson Elementary School?
17.3% of students at Bronson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bronson Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Bronson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronson Elementary School?
Bronson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Lawton-Bronson Comm School District?
Besides Bronson Elementary School, Lawton-Bronson Comm School District also operates Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School (339 students). See the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District district page for the complete list.