- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Eagle Grove Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 190999001537 · Eagle Grove, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 12.8:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Grove High School (329 students)
Eagle Grove Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Eagle Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eagle Grove Elementary
435 students
- Eagle Grove Hi
Eagle Grove High School
329 students
- Robert Blue Sc
Robert Blue School
268 students
What this shows Eagle Grove Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Grove Elementary compares
Eagle Grove Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,600
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 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.
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
District finance for Eagle Grove Comm School District reports $12,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~435 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.