- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kendall Center grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 190327000021 · Albia, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 31.5:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Albia High School (348 students)
Kendall Center grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Kendall Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albia High Sch
Albia High School
348 students
- Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center
320 students
- Grant Center
Grant Center
239 students
- Albia Middle S
Albia Middle School
153 students
- This school 63
Kendall Center
63 students
What this shows Kendall Center reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kendall Center compares
Kendall Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,896
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
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.
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
District finance for Albia Comm School District reports $12,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~63 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.