Enrollment
458
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Truro, IA
Interstate 35 Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Interstate 35 Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191467000880
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Interstate 35 Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Truro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Interstate 35 Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Interstate 35 Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Truro, IA.
School address
District: Interstate 35 Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191467000880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Interstate 35 Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Interstate 35 Elementary School
Interstate 35 Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Truro, Iowa, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Iowa schools and 19% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 458 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 349 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Interstate 35 Comm School District also operates Interstate 35 High School (385 students) and Interstate 35 Middle School (234 students) alongside Interstate 35 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 Interstate 35 Elementary School compares
Interstate 35 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Iowa - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,158
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Interstate 35 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 Interstate 35 Comm School District, which includes Interstate 35 Elementary School.
$12,158
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 47.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 Interstate 35 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate 35 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Interstate 35 Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Interstate 35 Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~458 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Interstate 35 Elementary School
How many students attend Interstate 35 Elementary School?
Interstate 35 Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Truro, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Interstate 35 Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Interstate 35 Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Interstate 35 Elementary School?
21.6% of students at Interstate 35 Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Interstate 35 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Interstate 35 Elementary School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Truro, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Interstate 35 Elementary School?
Interstate 35 Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Interstate 35 Elementary School rank among public schools in Truro?
By Resource Investment Index, Interstate 35 Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Truro, 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 Truro on the city page.
Is Interstate 35 Elementary School a good school?
Interstate 35 Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Besides Interstate 35 Elementary School, Interstate 35 Comm School District also operates Interstate 35 High School (385 students) and Interstate 35 Middle School (234 students). See the Interstate 35 Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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