- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Estherville, IA
Demoney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Demoney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191107000684
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Demoney Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Estherville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Demoney Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Demoney Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Estherville, IA.
School address
District: Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist · Iowa
NCES ID 191107000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Demoney Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 191107000684 · Estherville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 11.2:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Estherville Lincoln Central High School (359 students)
Demoney Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Demoney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Demoney Elementary
460 students
- Estherville Li
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
359 students
- Estherville Li
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
308 students
What this shows Demoney Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Demoney Elementary compares
Demoney 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Iowa - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,786
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Demoney Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist reports $13,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Demoney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estherville Lincoln Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Demoney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Demoney Elementary
How many students attend Demoney Elementary?
Demoney Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Estherville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demoney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Demoney Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% 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 Demoney Elementary?
47.9% of students at Demoney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Demoney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Demoney Elementary is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Estherville, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Demoney Elementary?
Demoney 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 Demoney Elementary rank among public schools in Estherville?
By Resource Investment Index, Demoney Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Estherville, 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 Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist?
Besides Demoney Elementary, Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist also operates Estherville Lincoln Central High School (359 students) and Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School (308 students). See the Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist district page for the complete list.