- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Epworth, IA
Epworth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Epworth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193135001829
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Epworth Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 360
- students enrolled
Epworth Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Western Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193135001829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Epworth Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 193135001829 · Epworth, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 12.9:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Dubuque High School (927 students)
Epworth Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Epworth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Dubuqu
Western Dubuque High School
927 students
- Drexler Middle
Drexler Middle School
639 students
- Peosta Element
Peosta Elementary School
425 students
- Cascade Junior
Cascade Junior-Senior High School
392 students
- This school 360
Epworth Elementary School
360 students
- Dyersville Ele 322
Dyersville Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Epworth Elementary School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Epworth Elementary School compares
Epworth 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Iowa - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,836
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Epworth Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Dubuque Comm School District reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Epworth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Dubuque High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drexler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peosta Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dyersville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Epworth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Epworth Elementary School
How many students attend Epworth Elementary School?
Epworth Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Epworth, IA. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Epworth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Epworth Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Epworth Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Epworth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Epworth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Epworth Elementary School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Epworth, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Epworth Elementary School?
Epworth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Western Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Epworth Elementary School, Western Dubuque Comm School District also operates Western Dubuque High School (927 students), Drexler Middle School (639 students), and Peosta Elementary School (425 students). See the Western Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.