Enrollment
60
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centerville, IA
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg
Federal NCES profile for Centerville Community Preschool Bldg, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190675002096
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg has class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville Community Preschool Bldg ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Centerville, IA.
School address
District: Centerville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190675002096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerville Community Preschool Bldg compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerville Community Preschool Bldg
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg is a small combined-grade school in Centerville, Iowa, enrolling 60 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 93% of Iowa schools and 35% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.8% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Iowa schools, with 60 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Centerville Comm School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (498 students) and Centerville High School (368 students) alongside Centerville Community Preschool Bldg.
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 Centerville Community Preschool Bldg compares
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Iowa - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,191
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Centerville Community Preschool Bldg is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerville Comm School District, which includes Centerville Community Preschool Bldg.
$12,191
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 55.1%
Federal 17.4%
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 Centerville Community Preschool Bldg Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howar Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville Community Preschool Bldg's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~60 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerville Community Preschool Bldg
How many students attend Centerville Community Preschool Bldg?
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centerville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville Community Preschool Bldg?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville Community Preschool Bldg is 20:1, which is 35% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerville Community Preschool Bldg?
32.8% of students at Centerville Community Preschool Bldg are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerville Community Preschool Bldg?
The largest demographic group at Centerville Community Preschool Bldg is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Centerville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville Community Preschool Bldg?
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Centerville Community Preschool Bldg rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville Community Preschool Bldg ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Centerville, 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 Centerville on the city page.
Is Centerville Community Preschool Bldg a good school?
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. 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 Centerville Comm School District?
Besides Centerville Community Preschool Bldg, Centerville Comm School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (498 students), Centerville High School (368 students), and Howar Middle School (298 students). See the Centerville Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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