- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Desoto, IA
Desoto Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Desoto Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190315000010
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desoto Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 337
- students enrolled
Desoto Intermediate School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190315000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Desoto Intermediate School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 190315000010 · Desoto, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 14:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Adm Senior High School (666 students)
Desoto Intermediate School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Desoto Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adm Senior Hig
Adm Senior High School
666 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
520 students
- Adel Elementar
Adel Elementary School
403 students
- Adm Middle Sch
Adm Middle School
352 students
- This school
Desoto Intermediate School
337 students
What this shows Desoto Intermediate School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desoto Intermediate School compares
Desoto Intermediate 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$11,402
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Desoto Intermediate School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District reports $11,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desoto Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adm Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adel Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desoto Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desoto Intermediate School
How many students attend Desoto Intermediate School?
Desoto Intermediate School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Desoto, IA. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Intermediate School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Desoto Intermediate School?
16.1% of students at Desoto Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desoto Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Desoto Intermediate School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Desoto, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desoto Intermediate School?
Desoto Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Besides Desoto Intermediate School, Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District also operates Adm Senior High School (666 students), Meadow View Elementary (520 students), and Adel Elementary School (403 students). See the Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District district page for the complete list.