Enrollment
461
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inman Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inman Elementary School
Inman Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Red Oak, Iowa, enrolling 461 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.8% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 461 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #161, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Red Oak Comm School District also operates Red Oak Junior/Senior High School (420 students) and Red Oak Early Childhood Center (51 students) alongside Inman 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 Inman Elementary School compares
Inman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Oak Comm School District, which includes Inman Elementary School.
$11,780
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 45.4%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~461 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Red Oak on the city page.
Is Inman Elementary School a good school?
Inman Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 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.
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