- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dubuque, IA
Carver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190948001532
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Dubuque · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Carver Elementary School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 190948001532 · Dubuque, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 14.7:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,499 students)
Carver Elementary School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Carver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- George Washing 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- Eisenhower Ele 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- This school 499
Carver Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Carver Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Elementary School compares
Carver Elementary School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Carver Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dubuque Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Dubuque
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
John Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Table Mound Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 8:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Elementary School
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dubuque, IA. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 Carver Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Carver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carver Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Carver Elementary School rank among schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dubuque on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Carver Elementary School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students), Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.