- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denison, IA
Denison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Denison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190891000511
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denison Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Denison Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denison Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Denison, IA.
School address
District: Denison Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190891000511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Denison Elementary School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 190891000511 · Denison, IA Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 13:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Denison High School (777 students)
Denison Elementary School held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Denison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denison High S
Denison High School
777 students
- This school
Denison Elementary School
691 students
- Denison Middle
Denison Middle School
502 students
- Broadway Eleme 288
Broadway Elementary School
288 students
What this shows Denison Elementary School reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denison Elementary School compares
Denison Elementary School 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Iowa - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$12,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 24.9%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Denison Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Denison Comm School District reports $12,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denison Elementary School
How many students attend Denison Elementary School?
Denison Elementary School has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denison, IA. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denison Elementary School is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Denison Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Denison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Denison Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Denison, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denison Elementary School?
Denison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Denison Elementary School rank among public schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, Denison Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Denison, 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 Denison Comm School District?
Besides Denison Elementary School, Denison Comm School District also operates Denison High School (777 students), Denison Middle School (502 students), and Broadway Elementary School (288 students). See the Denison Comm School District district page for the complete list.