- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holstein, IA
Galva-Holstein Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Galva-Holstein Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191223001959
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galva-Holstein Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 175
- students enrolled
Galva-Holstein Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Galva-Holstein Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191223001959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Galva-Holstein Elementary School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+26.3%).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 191223001959 · Holstein, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 17.5:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridge View High School (242 students)
Galva-Holstein Elementary School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+26.3%). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Galva-Holstein Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High School
242 students
- This school
Galva-Holstein Elementary School
175 students
- Galva-Holstein
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary
105 students
What this shows Galva-Holstein Elementary School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galva-Holstein Elementary School compares
Galva-Holstein Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,568
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
Counselors0.6 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 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Galva-Holstein Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Galva-Holstein Comm School District reports $12,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galva-Holstein Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galva-Holstein Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galva-Holstein Elementary School
How many students attend Galva-Holstein Elementary School?
Galva-Holstein Elementary School has 175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holstein, IA. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galva-Holstein Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galva-Holstein Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galva-Holstein Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Galva-Holstein Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galva-Holstein Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Galva-Holstein Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Holstein, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galva-Holstein Elementary School?
Galva-Holstein Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
Besides Galva-Holstein Elementary School, Galva-Holstein Comm School District also operates Ridge View High School (242 students) and Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary (105 students). See the Galva-Holstein Comm School District district page for the complete list.