- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glidden, IA
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glidden-Ralston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191275000771
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Glidden-Ralston Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191275000771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 191275000771 · Glidden, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 15.1:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School (163 students)
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Glidden-Ralston Elementary School compares
Glidden-Ralston 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,337
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 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glidden-Ralston Comm School District reports $13,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glidden-Ralston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glidden-Ralston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Glidden
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
How many students attend Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glidden, IA. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 2% 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 Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Glidden-Ralston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Glidden, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Glidden-Ralston Comm School District?
Besides Glidden-Ralston Elementary School, Glidden-Ralston Comm School District also operates Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School (163 students). See the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District district page for the complete list.