- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irwin, IA
Irwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191488000911
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irwin Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 221
- students enrolled
Irwin Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ikm-Manning Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191488000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Irwin Elementary School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 191488000911 · Irwin, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 13:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Ikm-Manning Middle School (297 students)
Irwin Elementary School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Irwin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ikm-Manning Mi
Ikm-Manning Middle School
297 students
- This school
Irwin Elementary School
221 students
- Ikm-Manning Hi
Ikm-Manning High School
185 students
What this shows Irwin Elementary School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irwin Elementary School compares
Irwin 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Iowa - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,038
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Irwin Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ikm-Manning Comm School District reports $14,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irwin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikm-Manning Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ikm-Manning High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irwin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irwin Elementary School
How many students attend Irwin Elementary School?
Irwin Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irwin, IA. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irwin Elementary School is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Irwin Elementary School?
31.3% of students at Irwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Irwin Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Irwin, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irwin Elementary School?
Irwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Ikm-Manning Comm School District?
Besides Irwin Elementary School, Ikm-Manning Comm School District also operates Ikm-Manning Middle School (297 students) and Ikm-Manning High School (185 students). See the Ikm-Manning Comm School District district page for the complete list.