- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zearing, IA
Colo-Nesco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colo-Nesco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190792002204
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colo-Nesco Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 169
- students enrolled
Colo-Nesco Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Colo-Nesco Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190792002204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Colo-Nesco Elementary School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 190792002204 · Zearing, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 12.1:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Colo-Nesco Middle/High School (216 students)
Colo-Nesco Elementary School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Colo-Nesco Elementary School compares
Colo-Nesco Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$14,910
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Colo-Nesco Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colo-Nesco Comm School District reports $14,910 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colo-Nesco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colo-Nesco Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colo-Nesco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colo-Nesco Elementary School
How many students attend Colo-Nesco Elementary School?
Colo-Nesco Elementary School has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zearing, IA. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colo-Nesco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colo-Nesco Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% 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 Colo-Nesco Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Colo-Nesco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colo-Nesco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colo-Nesco Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Zearing, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colo-Nesco Elementary School?
Colo-Nesco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Colo-Nesco Comm School District?
Besides Colo-Nesco Elementary School, Colo-Nesco Comm School District also operates Colo-Nesco Middle/High School (216 students). See the Colo-Nesco Comm School District district page for the complete list.