Enrollment
314
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marengo, IA
Iowa Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Iowa Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191485000909
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa Valley Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 314
- students enrolled
Iowa Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Iowa Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191485000909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iowa Valley Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iowa Valley Elementary School
Iowa Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marengo, Iowa, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.9% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 454 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Marengo's public schools, it stands alongside Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School (229 students): Iowa Valley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 12.1:1).
Its district, Iowa Valley Comm School District, also runs Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School (229 students).
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 Valley Elementary School compares
Iowa Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,232
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Iowa Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iowa Valley Comm School District, which includes Iowa Valley Elementary School.
$11,232
Per student
-13%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 53.0%
Federal 8.9%
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 Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Marengo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~314 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Iowa Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Iowa Valley Elementary School?
Iowa Valley Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marengo, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa Valley Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iowa Valley Elementary School?
34.9% of students at Iowa Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Iowa Valley Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Marengo, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa Valley Elementary School?
Iowa Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
Is Iowa Valley Elementary School a good school?
Iowa Valley Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Iowa Valley Comm School District?
Besides Iowa Valley Elementary School, Iowa Valley Comm School District also operates Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School (229 students). See the Iowa Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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