- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galva, IA
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191223002122
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 105
- students enrolled
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Galva-Holstein Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191223002122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 191223002122 · Galva, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 15:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridge View High School (242 students)
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High School
242 students
- Galva-Holstein
Galva-Holstein Elementary School
175 students
- This school
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary
105 students
What this shows Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary compares
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 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
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Iowa - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors0.0 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galva-Holstein Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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)
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 an elementary school in Galva, IA. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary is 15:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Galva, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary?
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
Besides Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary, Galva-Holstein Comm School District also operates Ridge View High School (242 students) and Galva-Holstein Elementary School (175 students). See the Galva-Holstein Comm School District district page for the complete list.