Enrollment
91
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Earlville, IA
Earlville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Earlville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191854001065
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earlville Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 91
- students enrolled
Earlville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Maquoketa Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191854001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earlville Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earlville Elementary School
Earlville Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Earlville, Iowa, enrolling 91 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Iowa schools and 54% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Iowa schools, with 91 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Valley Senior High School (206 students) and Delhi Elementary School (166 students) alongside Earlville 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 Earlville Elementary School compares
Earlville 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$12,398
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Earlville Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maquoketa Valley Comm School District, which includes Earlville Elementary School.
$12,398
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 43.8%
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 Earlville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delhi Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maquoketa Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earlville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~91 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Earlville Elementary School
How many students attend Earlville Elementary School?
Earlville Elementary School has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Earlville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earlville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earlville Elementary School is 22.8:1, which is 54% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earlville Elementary School?
20.4% of students at Earlville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earlville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Earlville Elementary School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Earlville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earlville Elementary School?
Earlville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Earlville Elementary School a good school?
Earlville Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. It is also less 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 Maquoketa Valley Comm School District?
Besides Earlville Elementary School, Maquoketa Valley Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Valley Senior High School (206 students), Delhi Elementary School (166 students), and Maquoketa Valley Middle School (145 students). See the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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