- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manly, IA
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
Federal NCES profile for Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192076001238
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 143
- students enrolled
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Springs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192076001238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 192076001238 · Manly, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 15.9:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Springs Middle School (255 students)
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Spring
Central Springs Middle School
255 students
- Central Spring
Central Springs High School
236 students
- Central Spring
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
145 students
- This school
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
143 students
What this shows Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus compares
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus is a shrinking 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,820
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Central Springs Comm School District reports $12,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
How many students attend Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus?
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus has 143 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manly, IA. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus?
41.5% of students at Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus?
The largest demographic group at Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Manly, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus?
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus 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).
What other schools are in Central Springs Comm School District?
Besides Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus, Central Springs Comm School District also operates Central Springs Middle School (255 students), Central Springs High School (236 students), and Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs (145 students). See the Central Springs Comm School District district page for the complete list.