- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, IA
East Mills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Mills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191824001230
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Mills Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 214
- students enrolled
East Mills Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Mills Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191824001230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
East Mills Elementary School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 191824001230 · Hastings, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 13.4:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East Mills Jr/Sr High School (234 students)
East Mills Elementary School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How East Mills Elementary School compares
East Mills 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,570
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, East Mills Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for East Mills Comm School District reports $14,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Mills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Mills Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Mills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Mills Elementary School
How many students attend East Mills Elementary School?
East Mills Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hastings, IA. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Mills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Mills Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Mills Elementary School?
37.5% of students at East Mills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Mills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Mills Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Hastings, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Mills Elementary School?
East Mills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in East Mills Comm School District?
Besides East Mills Elementary School, East Mills Comm School District also operates East Mills Jr/Sr High School (234 students). See the East Mills Comm School District district page for the complete list.