Enrollment
287
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 191013000647
Easton Valley Elementary School — Miles, IA
Federal NCES profile for Easton Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Easton Valley Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Easton Valley Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Easton Valley Elementary School reports 287 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% below the Iowa average and 36% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 287 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Easton Valley Comm School District spends $20,823 per pupil district-wide, above the Iowa average of $17,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.4% from local sources (property taxes), 44.4% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Easton Valley Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
33.3%
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Iowa — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,823
per pupil, district-wide
— above Iowa avg of $17,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 287 Top 44% in Iowa — larger than 56% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.3% -9% vs state
NCES ID 191013000647
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 287:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.2%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Easton Valley Comm School District, which includes Easton Valley Elementary School.
$20,823
Per student
+21%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 44.4%
Federal 10.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Easton Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Easton Valley Elementary School?
Easton Valley Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is a other school in Miles, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easton Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Easton Valley Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Easton Valley Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Easton Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Easton Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Easton Valley Elementary School is White at 92.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Miles, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Easton Valley Elementary School?
Easton Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.