- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Edward White Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 192094001252 · Eldridge, IA Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 15:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North Scott High School (1,081 students)
Edward White Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Edward White Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Scott Hi
North Scott High School
1,081 students
- This school
Edward White Elementary School
556 students
- North Scott Ju
North Scott Junior High School
531 students
- Alan Shepard E
Alan Shepard Elementary School
467 students
- Neil Armstrong 369
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
369 students
- John Glenn Ele 179
John Glenn Elementary School
179 students
What this shows Edward White Elementary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward White Elementary School compares
Edward White 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,388
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
District finance for North Scott Comm School District reports $11,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~556 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.