- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Earlham, IA
Earlham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Earlham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191005000640
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earlham Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Earlham · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Earlham Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earlham Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Earlham, IA.
School address
District: Earlham Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191005000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Earlham Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 191005000640 · Earlham, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.3:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Earlham Senior High School (189 students)
Earlham Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Earlham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Earlham Elementary School
328 students
- Earlham Senior
Earlham Senior High School
189 students
- Earlham Middle
Earlham Middle School
142 students
What this shows Earlham Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earlham Elementary School compares
Earlham 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 | 15.7% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 46% | - | - |
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.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,283
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Earlham Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Earlham Comm School District reports $11,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earlham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earlham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earlham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earlham Elementary School
How many students attend Earlham Elementary School?
Earlham Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Earlham, IA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earlham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earlham 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 Earlham Elementary School?
15.7% of students at Earlham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earlham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Earlham Elementary School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Earlham, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earlham Elementary School?
Earlham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Earlham Elementary School rank among public schools in Earlham?
By Resource Investment Index, Earlham Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Earlham, 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 Earlham Comm School District?
Besides Earlham Elementary School, Earlham Comm School District also operates Earlham Senior High School (189 students) and Earlham Middle School (142 students). See the Earlham Comm School District district page for the complete list.