- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camanche, IA
Camanche Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Camanche Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190606000209
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camanche Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Camanche · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Camanche Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camanche Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camanche, IA.
School address
District: Camanche Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190606000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Camanche Elementary shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 190606000209 · Camanche, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 12.8:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Camanche High School (309 students)
Camanche Elementary shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Camanche Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Camanche Elementary
358 students
- Camanche High
Camanche High School
309 students
- Camanche Middl
Camanche Middle School
256 students
What this shows Camanche Elementary reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camanche Elementary compares
Camanche Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$13,114
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
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Camanche Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camanche Comm School District reports $13,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camanche Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camanche High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camanche Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camanche Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camanche Elementary
How many students attend Camanche Elementary?
Camanche Elementary has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camanche, IA. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camanche Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Camanche Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Camanche Elementary?
33.5% of students at Camanche Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camanche Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Camanche Elementary is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Camanche, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camanche Elementary?
Camanche Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Camanche Elementary rank among public schools in Camanche?
By Resource Investment Index, Camanche Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camanche, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Camanche Comm School District?
Besides Camanche Elementary, Camanche Comm School District also operates Camanche High School (309 students) and Camanche Middle School (256 students). See the Camanche Comm School District district page for the complete list.