- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Oak, IA
Inman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Inman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192400001395
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inman Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Red Oak · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Inman Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Red Oak, IA.
School address
District: Red Oak Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192400001395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Inman Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 192400001395 · Red Oak, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 13.2:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Oak Junior/Senior High School (420 students)
Inman Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Inman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Inman Elementary School
461 students
- Red Oak Junior
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School
420 students
- Red Oak Early 51
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
51 students
What this shows Inman Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Inman Elementary School compares
Inman 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,936
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Inman Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Oak Comm School District reports $12,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Inman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inman Elementary School
How many students attend Inman Elementary School?
Inman Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Oak, IA. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inman Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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 Inman Elementary School?
55.8% of students at Inman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Inman Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Red Oak, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inman Elementary School?
Inman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Inman Elementary School rank among public schools in Red Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Inman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak Comm School District?
Besides Inman Elementary School, Red Oak Comm School District also operates Red Oak Junior/Senior High School (420 students) and Red Oak Early Childhood Center (51 students). See the Red Oak Comm School District district page for the complete list.