- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · De Witt, IA
Ekstrand Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ekstrand Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190681000288
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ekstrand Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in De Witt · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ekstrand Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ekstrand Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in De Witt, IA.
School address
District: Central Dewitt School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190681000288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ekstrand Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 190681000288 · De Witt, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 13.6:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Dewitt High School (533 students)
Ekstrand Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ekstrand Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Dewitt
Central Dewitt High School
533 students
- This school
Ekstrand Elementary School
464 students
- Central Dewitt
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
311 students
- Central Dewitt
Central Dewitt Middle School
244 students
What this shows Ekstrand Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ekstrand Elementary School compares
Ekstrand 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Iowa - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,007
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 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Ekstrand Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Central Dewitt School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ekstrand Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dewitt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dewitt Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dewitt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ekstrand Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ekstrand Elementary School
How many students attend Ekstrand Elementary School?
Ekstrand Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in De Witt, IA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ekstrand Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ekstrand Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Ekstrand Elementary School?
28.7% of students at Ekstrand Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ekstrand Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ekstrand Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in De Witt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ekstrand Elementary School?
Ekstrand Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Ekstrand Elementary School rank among public schools in De Witt?
By Resource Investment Index, Ekstrand Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in De Witt, 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 Central Dewitt School District?
Besides Ekstrand Elementary School, Central Dewitt School District also operates Central Dewitt High School (533 students), Central Dewitt Intermediate School (311 students), and Central Dewitt Middle School (244 students). See the Central Dewitt School District district page for the complete list.