- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary grew from 171 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 190594002180 · Anita, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 72:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa Connections Academy High School (1,022 students)
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary grew from 171 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa Connectio
Iowa Connections Academy High School
1,022 students
- Iowa Connectio 308
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
308 students
- This school 216
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary
216 students
- Cam South Elem 216
Cam South Elementary School
216 students
- Cam High Schoo 188
Cam High School
188 students
- Cam Middle Sch 105
Cam Middle School
105 students
What this shows Iowa Connections Academy Elementary reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iowa Connections Academy Elementary compares
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$7,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Cam Comm School District reports $7,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~216 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), up 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.