Enrollment
464
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ekstrand Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ekstrand Elementary School
Ekstrand Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in De Witt, Iowa, enrolling 464 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 464 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 382 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #360, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Central Dewitt School District also operates Central Dewitt High School (533 students) and Central Dewitt Intermediate School (311 students) alongside Ekstrand 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 Ekstrand Elementary School compares
Ekstrand 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,117
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Dewitt School District, which includes Ekstrand Elementary School.
$12,117
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 47.8%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~464 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in De Witt on the city page.
Is Ekstrand Elementary School a good school?
Ekstrand Elementary School earns 35/100 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 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.
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