- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nevada, IA
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192025001200
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nevada, IA.
School address
District: Nevada Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192025001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Central Elementary School grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 45.7 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 192025001200 · Nevada, IA Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 14:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Nevada High School (498 students)
Central Elementary School grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 45.7 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Elementary School
632 students
- Nevada High Sc
Nevada High School
498 students
- Nevada Middle
Nevada Middle School
442 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$12,613
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nevada Comm School District reports $12,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nevada Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nevada, IA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Nevada, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
How does Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Nevada?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nevada, 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 Nevada Comm School District?
Besides Central Elementary School, Nevada Comm School District also operates Nevada High School (498 students) and Nevada Middle School (442 students). See the Nevada Comm School District district page for the complete list.