- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg held near 58 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 190675002096 · Centerville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 20:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview Elementary (498 students)
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg held near 58 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
498 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
368 students
- Howar Middle S
Howar Middle School
298 students
- This school 60
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg
60 students
What this shows Centerville Community Preschool Bldg reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerville Community Preschool Bldg compares
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,550
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
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.
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
District finance for Centerville Comm School District reports $11,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~60 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.