- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Council Bluffs, IA
College View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for College View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190822002146
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College View Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
College View Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College View Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Council Bluffs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190822002146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
College View Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 190822002146 · Council Bluffs, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 16.3:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students)
College View Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
College View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
1,333 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,146 students
- Gerald W Kirn
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
913 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
855 students
- This school 488
College View Elementary
488 students
- Roosevelt Elem 455
Roosevelt Elementary School
455 students
What this shows College View Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How College View Elementary compares
College View Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,071
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, College View Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Council Bluffs Comm School District reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gerald W Kirn Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Council Bluffs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
E a Kreft Primary School
Standard public school
502 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Bloomer Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about College View Elementary
How many students attend College View Elementary?
College View Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at College View Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College View Elementary?
31.2% of students at College View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at College View Elementary is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College View Elementary?
College View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 College View Elementary rank among schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, College View Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Besides College View Elementary, Council Bluffs Comm School District also operates Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students), Thomas Jefferson High School (1,146 students), and Gerald W Kirn Middle School (913 students). See the Council Bluffs Comm School District district page for the complete list.