Enrollment
556
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eldridge, IA
Edward White Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edward White Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192094001252
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward White Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Eldridge · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward White Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward White Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eldridge, IA.
School address
District: North Scott Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192094001252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward White Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward White Elementary School
Edward White Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Eldridge, Iowa, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Eldridge's public schools, it stands alongside Neil Armstrong Elementary School (369 students): Edward White Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 12.7:1).
North Scott Comm School District also operates North Scott High School (1,081 students) and North Scott Junior High School (531 students) alongside Edward White 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 Edward White Elementary School compares
Edward White 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Iowa - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Edward White 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 North Scott Comm School District, which includes Edward White Elementary School.
$10,919
Per student
-15%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 52.6%
Federal 8.7%
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 Edward White Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Scott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Scott Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alan Shepard Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward White Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Eldridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edward White Elementary School
How many students attend Edward White Elementary School?
Edward White Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eldridge, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward White Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward White Elementary School is 15:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward White Elementary School?
25.7% of students at Edward White Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward White Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edward White Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Eldridge, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward White Elementary School?
Edward White Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Edward White Elementary School rank among public schools in Eldridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward White Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eldridge, 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 Eldridge on the city page.
Is Edward White Elementary School a good school?
Edward White Elementary School earns 54/100 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 North Scott Comm School District?
Besides Edward White Elementary School, North Scott Comm School District also operates North Scott High School (1,081 students), North Scott Junior High School (531 students), and Alan Shepard Elementary School (467 students). See the North Scott Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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