Enrollment
435
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle Grove, IA
Eagle Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190999001537
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Grove Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eagle Grove · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Grove Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eagle Grove, IA.
School address
District: Eagle Grove Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190999001537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Grove Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Grove Elementary
Eagle Grove Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eagle Grove, Iowa, enrolling 435 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 57.0% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 435 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eagle Grove Comm School District also operates Eagle Grove High School (329 students) and Robert Blue School (268 students) alongside Eagle Grove Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle Grove Elementary compares
Eagle Grove Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$11,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Eagle Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Grove Comm School District, which includes Eagle Grove Elementary.
$11,765
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 50.8%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eagle Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Blue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Grove Elementary
How many students attend Eagle Grove Elementary?
Eagle Grove Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle Grove, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Grove Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Eagle Grove Elementary?
57.0% of students at Eagle Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Grove Elementary is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Eagle Grove, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Grove Elementary?
Eagle Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Grove Elementary rank among public schools in Eagle Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eagle Grove, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eagle Grove on the city page.
Is Eagle Grove Elementary a good school?
Eagle Grove Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eagle Grove Comm School District?
Besides Eagle Grove Elementary, Eagle Grove Comm School District also operates Eagle Grove High School (329 students) and Robert Blue School (268 students). See the Eagle Grove Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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