- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Donnellson, IA
Central Lee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Lee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190693000305
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Lee Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Donnellson · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Lee Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Lee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Donnellson, IA.
School address
District: Central Lee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190693000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Central Lee Elementary School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.7 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 190693000305 · Donnellson, IA Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 14.8:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lee Middle School (394 students)
Central Lee Elementary School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.7 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Lee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Lee Elementary School
564 students
- Central Lee Mi
Central Lee Middle School
394 students
- Central Lee Hi
Central Lee High School
353 students
What this shows Central Lee Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Lee Elementary School compares
Central Lee Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,176
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
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Central Lee Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Lee Comm School District reports $11,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Lee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Lee High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Lee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Lee Elementary School
How many students attend Central Lee Elementary School?
Central Lee Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Donnellson, IA. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Lee Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Lee Elementary School?
30.7% of students at Central Lee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Lee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Lee Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Donnellson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Lee Elementary School?
Central Lee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Lee Elementary School rank among public schools in Donnellson?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Lee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Donnellson, 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 Central Lee Comm School District?
Besides Central Lee Elementary School, Central Lee Comm School District also operates Central Lee Middle School (394 students) and Central Lee High School (353 students). See the Central Lee Comm School District district page for the complete list.