- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hawarden Elementary School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 193129001819 · Hawarden, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 10.7:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: West Sioux High School (242 students)
Hawarden Elementary School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hawarden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Sioux Hig
West Sioux High School
242 students
- This school
Hawarden Elementary School
193 students
- West Sioux Mid
West Sioux Middle School
154 students
- Ireton Element
Ireton Elementary School
119 students
What this shows Hawarden Elementary School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawarden Elementary School compares
Hawarden Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,842
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for West Sioux Comm School District reports $13,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~193 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.