- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ireton, IA
Ireton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ireton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193129001820
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ireton Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 119
- students enrolled
Ireton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Sioux Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193129001820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Ireton Elementary School shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 193129001820 · Ireton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 9.9:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Sioux High School (242 students)
Ireton Elementary School shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ireton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Sioux Hig
West Sioux High School
242 students
- Hawarden Eleme
Hawarden Elementary School
193 students
- West Sioux Mid
West Sioux Middle School
154 students
- This school
Ireton Elementary School
119 students
What this shows Ireton Elementary School reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ireton Elementary School compares
Ireton Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 6% in Iowa - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,842
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Ireton Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for West Sioux Comm School District reports $13,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ireton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sioux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawarden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Sioux Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ireton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ireton Elementary School
How many students attend Ireton Elementary School?
Ireton Elementary School has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ireton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ireton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ireton Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ireton Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Ireton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ireton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ireton Elementary School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Ireton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ireton Elementary School?
Ireton Elementary School 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).
What other schools are in West Sioux Comm School District?
Besides Ireton Elementary School, West Sioux Comm School District also operates West Sioux High School (242 students), Hawarden Elementary School (193 students), and West Sioux Middle School (154 students). See the West Sioux Comm School District district page for the complete list.