- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dewitt, IA
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Central Dewitt Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190681002144
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Dewitt Intermediate School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 311
- students enrolled
Central Dewitt Intermediate School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Dewitt School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190681002144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Central Dewitt Intermediate School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 190681002144 · Dewitt, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13.5:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Dewitt High School (533 students)
Central Dewitt Intermediate School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Dewitt Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Dewitt
Central Dewitt High School
533 students
- Ekstrand Eleme
Ekstrand Elementary School
464 students
- This school
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
311 students
- Central Dewitt
Central Dewitt Middle School
244 students
What this shows Central Dewitt Intermediate School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Dewitt Intermediate School compares
Central Dewitt Intermediate School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Iowa - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,007
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Central Dewitt Intermediate School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Dewitt School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Dewitt Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dewitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ekstrand Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dewitt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Dewitt Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Dewitt Intermediate School
How many students attend Central Dewitt Intermediate School?
Central Dewitt Intermediate School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dewitt, IA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Dewitt Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Dewitt Intermediate School is 13.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% 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 Central Dewitt Intermediate School?
28.3% of students at Central Dewitt Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Dewitt Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Central Dewitt Intermediate School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Dewitt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Dewitt Intermediate School?
Central Dewitt Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Central Dewitt School District?
Besides Central Dewitt Intermediate School, Central Dewitt School District also operates Central Dewitt High School (533 students), Ekstrand Elementary School (464 students), and Central Dewitt Middle School (244 students). See the Central Dewitt School District district page for the complete list.