Enrollment
63
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albia, IA
Kendall Center
Federal NCES profile for Kendall Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190327000021
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kendall Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Albia · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kendall Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kendall Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Albia, IA.
School address
District: Albia Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190327000021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kendall Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kendall Center
Kendall Center is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Albia, Iowa, enrolling 63 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Iowa schools and 113% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Iowa average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Iowa schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Albia Comm School District also operates Albia High School (348 students) and Lincoln Center (320 students) alongside Kendall Center.
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 Kendall Center compares
Kendall Center on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.5:1 | ▲ 113% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
31.5:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,786
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
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.
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
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Kendall Center is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albia Comm School District, which includes Kendall Center.
$11,786
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 60.0%
Federal 11.5%
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 Kendall Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albia Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kendall Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~63 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kendall Center
How many students attend Kendall Center?
Kendall Center has 63 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albia, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kendall Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kendall Center is 31.5:1, which is 113% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kendall Center?
12.5% of students at Kendall Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kendall Center?
The largest demographic group at Kendall Center is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Albia, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kendall Center?
Kendall Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kendall Center rank among public schools in Albia?
By Resource Investment Index, Kendall Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Albia, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albia on the city page.
Is Kendall Center a good school?
Kendall Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. 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 Albia Comm School District?
Besides Kendall Center, Albia Comm School District also operates Albia High School (348 students), Lincoln Center (320 students), and Grant Center (239 students). See the Albia Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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