Enrollment
443
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leclaire, IA
Cody Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cody Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192311001363
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cody Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Leclaire · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cody Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cody Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leclaire, IA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192311001363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cody Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cody Elementary School
Cody Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Leclaire, Iowa, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.5% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 443 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pleasant Valley Comm School District also operates Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students) and Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students) alongside Cody Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cody Elementary School compares
Cody Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$10,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Cody Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley Comm School District, which includes Cody Elementary School.
$10,458
Per student
-19%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 53.1%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cody Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Heights Elem School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cody Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cody Elementary School
How many students attend Cody Elementary School?
Cody Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leclaire, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cody Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cody Elementary School is 15.8:1, 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 Cody Elementary School?
8.5% of students at Cody Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cody Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cody Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Leclaire, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cody Elementary School?
Cody Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cody Elementary School rank among public schools in Leclaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Cody Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leclaire, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leclaire on the city page.
Is Cody Elementary School a good school?
Cody Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Besides Cody Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Comm School District also operates Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students), Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students), and Hopewell Elementary (658 students). See the Pleasant Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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