- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winthrop, IA
East Buchanan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Buchanan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191011000642
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Buchanan Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Buchanan Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Buchanan Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, IA.
School address
District: East Buchanan Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191011000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
East Buchanan Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 191011000642 · Winthrop, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Buchanan High School (189 students)
East Buchanan Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Buchanan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Buchanan Elementary School
303 students
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan High School
189 students
- East Buchanan 75
East Buchanan Middle School
75 students
What this shows East Buchanan Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Buchanan Elementary School compares
East Buchanan 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Iowa - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,350
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, East Buchanan Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Buchanan Comm School District reports $13,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Buchanan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Buchanan Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Buchanan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Buchanan Elementary School
How many students attend East Buchanan Elementary School?
East Buchanan Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winthrop, IA. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 East Buchanan Elementary School?
23.0% of students at East Buchanan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Buchanan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Buchanan Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Winthrop, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Buchanan Elementary School?
East Buchanan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 East Buchanan Elementary School rank among public schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, East Buchanan Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, 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 East Buchanan Comm School District?
Besides East Buchanan Elementary School, East Buchanan Comm School District also operates East Buchanan High School (189 students) and East Buchanan Middle School (75 students). See the East Buchanan Comm School District district page for the complete list.