- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reinbeck, IA
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191266000764
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191266000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 191266000764 · Reinbeck, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 13.8:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladbrook-Reinbeck Jr. High & High School (207 students)
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School compares
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,361
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District reports $13,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladbrook-Reinbeck Jr. High & High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Reinbeck
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School
How many students attend Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reinbeck, IA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School?
26.5% of students at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Reinbeck, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District?
Besides Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District also operates Gladbrook-Reinbeck Jr. High & High School (207 students). See the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District district page for the complete list.