Enrollment
619
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iola, KS
Iola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Iola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200774002169
👥 S:T ratio 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iola Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Iola · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Iola Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iola Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Iola, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iola Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iola Elementary School
Iola Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Iola, Kansas, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #101, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Iola also operates Iola Sr High (296 students) and Iola Middle School (238 students) alongside Iola 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 Iola Elementary School compares
Iola Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 24% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Kansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 85.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Iola Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iola, which includes Iola Elementary School.
$14,011
Per student
-10%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 71.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 Iola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iola Sr High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iola Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iola High School Virtual | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Iola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Iola Elementary School
How many students attend Iola Elementary School?
Iola Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iola, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iola Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iola Elementary School?
53.1% of students at Iola Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Iola Elementary School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Iola, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iola Elementary School?
Iola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Iola Elementary School rank among public schools in Iola?
By Resource Investment Index, Iola Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Iola, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Iola on the city page.
Is Iola Elementary School a good school?
Iola Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas 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 Iola?
Besides Iola Elementary School, Iola also operates Iola Sr High (296 students), Iola Middle School (238 students), and Iola High School Virtual (22 students). See the Iola district page for the complete list.
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