Enrollment
262
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Reinbeck, Iowa, enrolling 262 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 262 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 416 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Reinbeck's public schools, it stands alongside Gladbrook-Reinbeck Jr. High & High School (207 students): Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 10.9:1).
Its district, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District, also runs Gladbrook-Reinbeck Jr. High & High School (207 students).
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 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School compares
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,809
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
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District, which includes Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School.
$12,809
Per student
0%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 49.4%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Reinbeck
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School a good school?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 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.
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