Enrollment
16
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · George, IA
George Preschool
Federal NCES profile for George Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191248002273
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in George · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 16
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, George Preschool ranks #3 of 3 public schools in George, IA.
School address
District: George-Little Rock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191248002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+3% vs state
What stands out at George Preschool
George Preschool is a small combined-grade school in George, Iowa, enrolling 16 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Iowa schools, with 16 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
George-Little Rock Comm School District also operates George-Little Rock Elementary School (232 students) and George-Little Rock Senior High School (102 students) alongside George Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Preschool compares
George Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$11,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George-Little Rock Comm School District, which includes George Preschool.
$11,865
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 39.8%
Federal 10.2%
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.
How George Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George-Little Rock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| George-Little Rock Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| George-Little Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to George Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George Preschool
How many students attend George Preschool?
George Preschool has 16 students enrolled. It is a public school in George, IA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Preschool?
37.5% of students at George Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Preschool?
George Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does George Preschool rank among public schools in George?
By Resource Investment Index, George Preschool ranks #3 of 3 public schools in George, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in George on the city page.
Is George Preschool a good school?
George Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in George-Little Rock Comm School District?
Besides George Preschool, George-Little Rock Comm School District also operates George-Little Rock Elementary School (232 students), George-Little Rock Senior High School (102 students), and George-Little Rock Middle School (61 students). See the George-Little Rock Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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