Enrollment
220
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waukon, IA
East Campus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Campus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190339000036
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Campus Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Waukon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Campus Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Campus Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waukon, IA.
School address
District: Allamakee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190339000036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Campus Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Campus Elementary School
East Campus Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Waukon, Iowa, enrolling 220 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.0% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 220 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #260.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Allamakee Comm School District also operates Waukon High School (392 students) and West Campus Elementary School (265 students) alongside East Campus 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 East Campus Elementary School compares
East Campus 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$12,907
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, East Campus Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allamakee Comm School District, which includes East Campus Elementary School.
$12,907
Per student
+0%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 48.6%
Federal 12.1%
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 East Campus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Campus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waukon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Campus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~220 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Campus Elementary School
How many students attend East Campus Elementary School?
East Campus Elementary School has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waukon, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Campus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Campus Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% 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 Campus Elementary School?
33.0% of students at East Campus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Campus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Campus Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Waukon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Campus Elementary School?
East Campus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 East Campus Elementary School rank among public schools in Waukon?
By Resource Investment Index, East Campus Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waukon, 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 Waukon on the city page.
Is East Campus Elementary School a good school?
East Campus Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Allamakee Comm School District?
Besides East Campus Elementary School, Allamakee Comm School District also operates Waukon High School (392 students), West Campus Elementary School (265 students), and Waukon Middle School (260 students). See the Allamakee Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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