- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dexter, IA
Dexter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dexter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192750000671
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 186
- students enrolled
Dexter Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Central Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192750000671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dexter Elementary School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 192750000671 · Dexter, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 14.3:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Valley High School (264 students)
Dexter Elementary School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Dexter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central V
West Central Valley High School
264 students
- Stuart Element
Stuart Elementary School
211 students
- West Central V
West Central Valley Middle School
191 students
- This school
Dexter Elementary School
186 students
What this shows Dexter Elementary School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter Elementary School compares
Dexter 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,052
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Dexter Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Central Valley Comm School District reports $14,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Central Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter Elementary School
How many students attend Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dexter, IA. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 Dexter Elementary School?
39.2% of students at Dexter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dexter Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Dexter, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in West Central Valley Comm School District?
Besides Dexter Elementary School, West Central Valley Comm School District also operates West Central Valley High School (264 students), Stuart Elementary School (211 students), and West Central Valley Middle School (191 students). See the West Central Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.