- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Afton, IA
East Union Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Union Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191035000659
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Union Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 201
- students enrolled
East Union Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Union Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191035000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
East Union Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 191035000659 · Afton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 11.8:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: East Union Middle-High School (242 students)
East Union Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How East Union Elementary compares
East Union Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$15,240
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 201 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 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, East Union Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Union Comm School District reports $15,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Union Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Union Middle-High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Afton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Union Elementary
How many students attend East Union Elementary?
East Union Elementary has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Afton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Union Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% 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 Union Elementary?
47.0% of students at East Union Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Union Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Union Elementary is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Afton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Union Elementary?
East Union Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Union Comm School District?
Besides East Union Elementary, East Union Comm School District also operates East Union Middle-High School (242 students). See the East Union Comm School District district page for the complete list.