- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunkerton, IA
Dunkerton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dunkerton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190954000624
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunkerton Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 215
- students enrolled
Dunkerton Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dunkerton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190954000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dunkerton Elementary grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 190954000624 · Dunkerton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 13.4:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunkerton High School (200 students)
Dunkerton Elementary grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Dunkerton Elementary compares
Dunkerton Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▲ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,906
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Dunkerton Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dunkerton Comm School District reports $12,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunkerton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkerton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunkerton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Dunkerton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunkerton Elementary
How many students attend Dunkerton Elementary?
Dunkerton Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunkerton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunkerton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunkerton Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Dunkerton Elementary?
38.4% of students at Dunkerton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunkerton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dunkerton Elementary is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Dunkerton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunkerton Elementary?
Dunkerton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dunkerton Comm School District?
Besides Dunkerton Elementary, Dunkerton Comm School District also operates Dunkerton High School (200 students). See the Dunkerton Comm School District district page for the complete list.