- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eldora, IA
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eldora-New Providence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191069001912
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eldora-New Providence Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191069001912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 191069001912 · Eldora, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 10.1:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hardin High School (237 students)
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Eldora-New Providence Elementary School compares
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Iowa - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,117
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Eldora-New Providence Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eldora-New Providence Comm School District reports $15,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eldora-New Providence Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hardin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldora-New Providence Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eldora-New Providence Elementary School
How many students attend Eldora-New Providence Elementary School?
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eldora, IA. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldora-New Providence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldora-New Providence Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 36% 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 Eldora-New Providence Elementary School?
39.3% of students at Eldora-New Providence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eldora-New Providence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eldora-New Providence Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Eldora, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldora-New Providence Elementary School?
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
What other schools are in Eldora-New Providence Comm School District?
Besides Eldora-New Providence Elementary School, Eldora-New Providence Comm School District also operates South Hardin High School (237 students). See the Eldora-New Providence Comm School District district page for the complete list.