- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayette, IA
Fayette Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fayette Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190000602191
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 105
- students enrolled
Fayette Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Fayette Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190000602191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
105 on latest CCD 190000602191 · Fayette, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 26.3:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Fayette Valley High School (323 students)
Fayette Elementary CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Fayette Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Fayette
North Fayette Valley High School
323 students
- North Fayette
North Fayette Valley Middle School
312 students
- West Union El
West Union Elementary School
228 students
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
169 students
- This school 105
Fayette Elementary
105 students
What this shows Fayette Elementary reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayette Elementary compares
Fayette Elementary vs Iowa and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 78% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,289
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Fayette Valley Comm School District reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fayette Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fayette Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Fayette Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Union Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fayette Elementary
How many students attend Fayette Elementary?
Fayette Elementary has 105 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayette, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 78% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayette Elementary?
30.5% of students at Fayette Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette Elementary?
Fayette Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Fayette Valley Comm School District?
Besides Fayette Elementary, North Fayette Valley Comm School District also operates North Fayette Valley High School (323 students), North Fayette Valley Middle School (312 students), and West Union Elementary School (228 students). See the North Fayette Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.