- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartley, IA
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191366001962
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 261
- students enrolled
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191366001962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 191366001962 · Hartley, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 11.9:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School (203 students)
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School
261 students
- Hartley-Melvin
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School
203 students
- Hartley-Melvin
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School
165 students
What this shows Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School compares
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Iowa - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$12,707
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District reports $12,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School
How many students attend Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartley, IA. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% 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 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Hartley, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District?
Besides Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District also operates Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School (203 students) and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School (165 students). See the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District district page for the complete list.