- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nora Springs, IA
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
Federal NCES profile for Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192076001235
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 145
- students enrolled
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Springs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192076001235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 192076001235 · Nora Springs, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 14.5:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Springs Middle School (255 students)
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs 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
- This school
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
145 students
- Central Spring
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
143 students
What this shows Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs compares
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs 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. School - Nora Springs 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs'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
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
How many students attend Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs?
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nora Springs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs?
24.5% of students at Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs?
The largest demographic group at Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Nora Springs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs?
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in Central Springs Comm School District?
Besides Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs, Central Springs Comm School District also operates Central Springs Middle School (255 students), Central Springs High School (236 students), and Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus (143 students). See the Central Springs Comm School District district page for the complete list.