Enrollment
443
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, IA
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190771001519
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Heights Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clinton, IA.
School address
District: Clinton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190771001519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Heights Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Heights Elementary School
Eagle Heights Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clinton, Iowa, enrolling 443 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 443 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 243 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Clinton's public schools, it stands alongside Bluff Elementary School (372 students): Eagle Heights Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12:1 vs 11.3:1).
Clinton Comm School District also operates Clinton High School (981 students) and Clinton Middle School (745 students) alongside Eagle Heights Elementary School.
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 Heights Elementary School compares
Eagle Heights Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Iowa - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 75.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Eagle Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Comm School District, which includes Eagle Heights Elementary School.
$12,866
Per student
+0%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.7%
Federal 12.3%
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 Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluff Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~443 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Eagle Heights Elementary School?
Eagle Heights Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Heights Elementary School is 12:1, which is 19% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% 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 Heights Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Eagle Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Heights Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Clinton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Heights Elementary School?
Eagle Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Heights Elementary School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Eagle Heights Elementary School a good school?
Eagle Heights Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of 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 Clinton Comm School District?
Besides Eagle Heights Elementary School, Clinton Comm School District also operates Clinton High School (981 students), Clinton Middle School (745 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (376 students). See the Clinton Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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