- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterloo, IA
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Expo Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193048002126
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Expo Alternative Learning Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Expo Alternative Learning Center has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Expo Alternative Learning Center ranks #2 of 8 schools in Waterloo, IA.
School address
District: Waterloo Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193048002126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Expo Alternative Learning Center shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 193048002126 · Waterloo, IA Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 17:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,696 students)
Expo Alternative Learning Center shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Expo Alternative Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,696 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,016 students
- Hoover Middle
Hoover Middle School
848 students
- Kittrell Eleme 576
Kittrell Elementary School
576 students
- This school 561
Expo Alternative Learning Center
561 students
- Lowell Element 538
Lowell Elementary School
538 students
What this shows Expo Alternative Learning Center reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Expo Alternative Learning Center compares
Expo Alternative Learning Center 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 102% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 102% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,490
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
African American 34.8%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Expo Alternative Learning Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waterloo Comm School District reports $14,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Expo Alternative Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kittrell Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Expo Alternative Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Waterloo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kittrell Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lowell Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Orange Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 14:1 students per teacher
Fred Becker Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
463 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Expo Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend Expo Alternative Learning Center?
Expo Alternative Learning Center has 561 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Waterloo, IA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Expo Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Expo Alternative Learning Center is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Expo Alternative Learning Center?
73.6% of students at Expo Alternative Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Expo Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Expo Alternative Learning Center is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Waterloo, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Expo Alternative Learning Center?
Expo Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Expo Alternative Learning Center rank among schools in Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, Expo Alternative Learning Center ranks #2 of 8 schools in Waterloo, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waterloo on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterloo Comm School District?
Besides Expo Alternative Learning Center, Waterloo Comm School District also operates West High School (1,696 students), East High School (1,016 students), and Hoover Middle School (848 students). See the Waterloo Comm School District district page for the complete list.