- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charles City, IA
Charles City Ms
Federal NCES profile for Charles City Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190708000320
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles City Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Charles City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles City Ms has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles City Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Charles City, IA.
School address
District: Charles City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190708000320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Charles City Ms shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 190708000320 · Charles City, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 13.3:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles City High School (472 students)
Charles City Ms shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Charles City Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles City H
Charles City High School
472 students
- This school
Charles City Ms
386 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
280 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Charles City Ms reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles City Ms compares
Charles City Ms 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Charles City Ms is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles City Comm School District reports $14,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles City Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles City Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Charles City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles City Ms
How many students attend Charles City Ms?
Charles City Ms has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charles City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles City Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles City Ms is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Charles City Ms?
47.3% of students at Charles City Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles City Ms?
The largest demographic group at Charles City Ms is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Charles City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles City Ms?
Charles City Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Charles City Ms rank among public schools in Charles City?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles City Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Charles City, 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 Charles City Comm School District?
Besides Charles City Ms, Charles City Comm School District also operates Charles City High School (472 students), Lincoln Elementary School (280 students), and Washington Elementary School (206 students). See the Charles City Comm School District district page for the complete list.