Enrollment
193
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawarden, IA
Hawarden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawarden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193129001819
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawarden Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hawarden · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawarden Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawarden Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hawarden, IA.
School address
District: West Sioux Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193129001819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawarden Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawarden Elementary School
Hawarden Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hawarden, Iowa, enrolling 193 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Hawarden Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Iowa schools and 28% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 193 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Sioux Comm School District also operates West Sioux High School (242 students) and West Sioux Middle School (154 students) alongside Hawarden Elementary School.
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 Hawarden Elementary School compares
Hawarden 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 11% in Iowa - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$13,532
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Hawarden Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Sioux Comm School District, which includes Hawarden Elementary School.
$13,532
Per student
+5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 54.6%
Federal 10.8%
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 Hawarden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sioux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Sioux Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ireton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawarden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary 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 (~193 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hawarden Elementary School
How many students attend Hawarden Elementary School?
Hawarden Elementary School has 193 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawarden, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawarden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawarden Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% 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 Hawarden Elementary School?
51.5% of students at Hawarden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawarden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawarden Elementary School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Hawarden, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawarden Elementary School?
Hawarden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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).
How does Hawarden Elementary School rank among public schools in Hawarden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawarden Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hawarden, 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 Hawarden on the city page.
Is Hawarden Elementary School a good school?
Hawarden Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. 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 West Sioux Comm School District?
Besides Hawarden Elementary School, West Sioux Comm School District also operates West Sioux High School (242 students), West Sioux Middle School (154 students), and Ireton Elementary School (119 students). See the West Sioux Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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