Enrollment
337
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshalltown, IA
J C Hoglan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J C Hoglan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191872001089
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J C Hoglan Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Marshalltown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J C Hoglan Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J C Hoglan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Marshalltown, IA.
School address
District: Marshalltown Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191872001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J C Hoglan Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at J C Hoglan Elementary School
J C Hoglan Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marshalltown, Iowa, enrolling 337 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 60.2% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Marshalltown's public schools, it stands alongside Woodbury Elementary School (387 students): J C Hoglan Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16.8:1).
Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students) and B R Miller Middle School (736 students) alongside J C Hoglan Elementary School.
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 J C Hoglan Elementary School compares
J C Hoglan 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 65% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,166
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 30.9%
Asian 13.9%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, J C Hoglan Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshalltown Comm School District, which includes J C Hoglan Elementary School.
$12,166
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 J C Hoglan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B R Miller Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lenihan Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J C Hoglan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Marshalltown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodbury Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Fisher Elementary School
Standard public school
368 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary Sch
Standard public school
358 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Anson Elementary School
Standard public school
286 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
253 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
Standard public school
90 students
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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J C Hoglan Elementary School
How many students attend J C Hoglan Elementary School?
J C Hoglan Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshalltown, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J C Hoglan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J C Hoglan Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 J C Hoglan Elementary School?
60.2% of students at J C Hoglan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J C Hoglan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J C Hoglan Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Marshalltown, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J C Hoglan Elementary School?
J C Hoglan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J C Hoglan Elementary School rank among schools in Marshalltown?
By Resource Investment Index, J C Hoglan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Marshalltown, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshalltown on the city page.
Is J C Hoglan Elementary School a good school?
J C Hoglan Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Marshalltown Comm School District?
Besides J C Hoglan Elementary School, Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students), B R Miller Middle School (736 students), and Lenihan Intermediate School (655 students). See the Marshalltown Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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