- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sac City, IA
East Sac County Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Sac County Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192958001438
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Sac County Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 433
- students enrolled
East Sac County Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Sac County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192958001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
East Sac County Elementary grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 192958001438 · Sac City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 14:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: East Sac County High School (344 students)
East Sac County Elementary grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How East Sac County Elementary compares
East Sac County Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$12,890
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, East Sac County Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Sac County Comm School District reports $12,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Sac County Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sac County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Sac County Elementary'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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Sac County Elementary
How many students attend East Sac County Elementary?
East Sac County Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sac City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Sac County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Sac County Elementary is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Sac County Elementary?
31.8% of students at East Sac County Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Sac County Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Sac County Elementary is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Sac City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Sac County Elementary?
East Sac County Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Sac County Comm School District?
Besides East Sac County Elementary, East Sac County Comm School District also operates East Sac County High School (344 students). See the East Sac County Comm School District district page for the complete list.