Enrollment
105
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 191223002122
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary — Galva, IA
Federal NCES profile for Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Galva-Holstein Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary reports 105 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% below the Iowa average and 41% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Galva-Holstein Comm School District spends $20,557 per pupil district-wide, above the Iowa average of $17,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.6% from local sources (property taxes), 36.5% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
30.6%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,557
per pupil, district-wide
— above Iowa avg of $17,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
Enrollment 105 Top 8% in Iowa — larger than 92% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.6% -16% vs state
NCES ID 191223002122
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galva-Holstein Comm School District, which includes Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary.
$20,557
Per student
+19%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 36.5%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary
How many students attend Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary?
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary has 105 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Galva, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary?
30.6% of students at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary is White at 82.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Galva, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary?
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.