- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianola, IA
Irving Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irving Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191464000874
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Indianola · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Irving Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Indianola, IA.
School address
District: Indianola Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191464000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Irving Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 191464000874 · Indianola, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 15.8:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Indianola High School (1,165 students)
Irving Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Irving Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indianola High
Indianola High School
1,165 students
- Indianola Midd
Indianola Middle School
818 students
- Wilder Element 456
Wilder Elementary School
456 students
- Emerson Elemen 396
Emerson Elementary School
396 students
- This school 395
Irving Elementary School
395 students
- Whittier Eleme 369
Whittier Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Irving Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irving Elementary School compares
Irving Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,822
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Irving Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indianola Comm School District reports $11,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irving Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indianola Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilder Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianola
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irving Elementary School
How many students attend Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianola, IA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irving Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Irving Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irving Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Irving Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Indianola, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Irving Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianola?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Indianola, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianola on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianola Comm School District?
Besides Irving Elementary School, Indianola Comm School District also operates Indianola High School (1,165 students), Indianola Middle School (818 students), and Wilder Elementary School (456 students). See the Indianola Comm School District district page for the complete list.