Enrollment
365
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Center Point, IA
Center Point-Urbana Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Center Point-Urbana Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190666000273
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Point-Urbana Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Center Point · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Point-Urbana Primary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point-Urbana Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Center Point, IA.
School address
District: Center Point-Urbana Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190666000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Point-Urbana Primary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Point-Urbana Primary School
Center Point-Urbana Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Center Point, Iowa, enrolling 365 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 377 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #303, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Center Point-Urbana Comm School District also operates Center Point-Urbana High School (440 students) and Center Point-Urbana Middle School (290 students) alongside Center Point-Urbana Primary 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 Center Point-Urbana Primary School compares
Center Point-Urbana Primary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Iowa - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$11,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Center Point-Urbana Primary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Point-Urbana Comm School District, which includes Center Point-Urbana Primary School.
$11,248
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 52.7%
Federal 7.9%
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 Center Point-Urbana Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point-Urbana High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Point-Urbana Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Point-Urbana Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other 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 (~365 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Center Point-Urbana Primary School
How many students attend Center Point-Urbana Primary School?
Center Point-Urbana Primary School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Center Point, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Point-Urbana Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Point-Urbana Primary School is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Center Point-Urbana Primary School?
20.7% of students at Center Point-Urbana Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Point-Urbana Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Center Point-Urbana Primary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Center Point, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Point-Urbana Primary School?
Center Point-Urbana Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Center Point-Urbana Primary School rank among public schools in Center Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point-Urbana Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Center Point, 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 Center Point on the city page.
Is Center Point-Urbana Primary School a good school?
Center Point-Urbana Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Center Point-Urbana Comm School District?
Besides Center Point-Urbana Primary School, Center Point-Urbana Comm School District also operates Center Point-Urbana High School (440 students), Center Point-Urbana Middle School (290 students), and Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School (275 students). See the Center Point-Urbana Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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