- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Iola Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200774002169 · Iola, KS Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 16.3:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Iola Sr High (296 students)
Iola Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Iola Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Iola Elementary School
619 students
- Iola Sr High
Iola Sr High
296 students
- Iola Middle Sc 238
Iola Middle School
238 students
- Iola High Scho 22
Iola High School Virtual
22 students
What this shows Iola Elementary School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iola Elementary School compares
Iola Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Iola reports $14,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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.
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.