Enrollment
216
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anita, IA
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Iowa Connections Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190594002180
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Anita · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 72:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Connections Academy Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Anita, IA.
School address
District: Cam Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190594002180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
72:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+386% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iowa Connections Academy Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iowa Connections Academy Elementary
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Anita, Iowa, enrolling 216 students.
Class loads run heavy: 72:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 386% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.3% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Cam Comm School District spends $9,304 per pupil, 28% below the Iowa average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cam Comm School District also operates Iowa Connections Academy High School (1,022 students) and Iowa Connections Academy Middle School (308 students) alongside Iowa Connections Academy Elementary.
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 Iowa Connections Academy Elementary compares
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 72:1 | ▲ 386% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
72:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
72:1
students per teacher
- 386% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,304
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 6.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Iowa Connections Academy Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cam Comm School District, which includes Iowa Connections Academy Elementary.
$9,304
Per student
-28%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 5.9%
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 Iowa Connections Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Connections Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Iowa Connections Academy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cam South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cam High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cam Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa Connections Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 77:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~216 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Iowa Connections Academy Elementary
How many students attend Iowa Connections Academy Elementary?
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anita, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Connections Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa Connections Academy Elementary is 72:1, which is 386% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 359% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iowa Connections Academy Elementary?
36.3% of students at Iowa Connections Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa Connections Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Iowa Connections Academy Elementary is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Anita, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa Connections Academy Elementary?
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iowa Connections Academy Elementary rank among public schools in Anita?
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Connections Academy Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Anita, 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 Anita on the city page.
Is Iowa Connections Academy Elementary a good school?
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Cam Comm School District?
Besides Iowa Connections Academy Elementary, Cam Comm School District also operates Iowa Connections Academy High School (1,022 students), Iowa Connections Academy Middle School (308 students), and Cam South Elementary School (216 students). See the Cam Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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