- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterloo, IA
Irving Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irving Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193048001724
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Irving Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Waterloo, IA.
School address
District: Waterloo Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193048001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Irving Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 193048001724 · Waterloo, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 11.4:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,696 students)
Irving Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.6 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
- West High Scho
West High School
1,696 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,016 students
- Hoover Middle
Hoover Middle School
848 students
- Kittrell Eleme 576
Kittrell Elementary School
576 students
- Expo Alternati 561
Expo Alternative Learning Center
561 students
- This school 353
Irving Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Irving Elementary School reports 353 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 124% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 124% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Iowa - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,490
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.0%
White 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 15.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.9%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Irving Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waterloo Comm School District reports $14,490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kittrell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Expo Alternative Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterloo
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irving Elementary School
How many students attend Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterloo, IA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Irving Elementary School?
81.6% 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 African American at 36.0% of enrollment, in Waterloo, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterloo Comm School District?
Besides Irving Elementary School, Waterloo Comm School District also operates West High School (1,696 students), East High School (1,016 students), and Hoover Middle School (848 students). See the Waterloo Comm School District district page for the complete list.