- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decorah, IA
Carrie Lee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carrie Lee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190873001501
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrie Lee Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Decorah · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrie Lee Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrie Lee Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Decorah, IA.
School address
District: Decorah Community School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190873001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Carrie Lee Elementary grew from 198 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 190873001501 · Decorah, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 14.3:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Decorah High School (555 students)
Carrie Lee Elementary grew from 198 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Carrie Lee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decorah High S
Decorah High School
555 students
- Decorah Middle
Decorah Middle School
432 students
- John Cline Ele
John Cline Elementary School
300 students
- This school 215
Carrie Lee Elementary
215 students
What this shows Carrie Lee Elementary reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrie Lee Elementary compares
Carrie Lee Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$13,253
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Carrie Lee Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decorah Community School District reports $13,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrie Lee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decorah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Cline Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrie Lee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Decorah
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrie Lee Elementary
How many students attend Carrie Lee Elementary?
Carrie Lee Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decorah, IA. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrie Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrie Lee Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 Carrie Lee Elementary?
25.3% of students at Carrie Lee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrie Lee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carrie Lee Elementary is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Decorah, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrie Lee Elementary?
Carrie Lee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carrie Lee Elementary rank among public schools in Decorah?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrie Lee Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Decorah, 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 Decorah Community School District?
Besides Carrie Lee Elementary, Decorah Community School District also operates Decorah High School (555 students), Decorah Middle School (432 students), and John Cline Elementary School (300 students). See the Decorah Community School District district page for the complete list.