Enrollment
619
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200774002169
Iola Elementary School — Iola, KS
Federal NCES profile for Iola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+17% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Iola Elementary School reports 619 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Kansas average and 3% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Iola spends $31,806 per pupil district-wide, above the Kansas average of $17,342 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.5% from local sources (property taxes), 71.5% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iola Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 24% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 87% in Kansas — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$31,806
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kansas avg of $17,342
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 619 Top 89% in Kansas — larger than 11% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.1% +24% vs state
NCES ID 200774002169
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iola, which includes Iola Elementary School.
$31,806
Per student
+83%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- —
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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 other school in Iola, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iola Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Iola, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iola Elementary School?
Iola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.