Enrollment
311
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Dewitt Intermediate School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Dewitt Intermediate School
Central Dewitt Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dewitt, Iowa, enrolling 311 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 311 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 451 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #425, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 622 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Central Dewitt School District also operates Central Dewitt High School (533 students) and Ekstrand Elementary School (464 students) alongside Central Dewitt Intermediate 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 Central Dewitt Intermediate School compares
Central Dewitt Intermediate 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,117
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Dewitt School District, which includes Central Dewitt Intermediate School.
$12,117
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 47.8%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary 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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Central Dewitt Intermediate School a good school?
Central Dewitt Intermediate School earns 38/100 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 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.
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