- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterloo, IA
Kingsley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193048001727
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsley Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsley Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Waterloo, IA.
School address
District: Waterloo Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193048001727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Kingsley Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 193048001727 · Waterloo, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 13:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,696 students)
Kingsley Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Kingsley 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 337
Kingsley Elementary School
337 students
What this shows Kingsley Elementary School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsley Elementary School compares
Kingsley 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 | 39.7% | ▲ 9% | 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
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
33.5%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Kingsley 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 Kingsley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kittrell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Expo Alternative Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsley 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Elementary School
How many students attend Kingsley Elementary School?
Kingsley Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterloo, IA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley 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 Kingsley Elementary School?
39.7% of students at Kingsley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsley Elementary School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Waterloo, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsley Elementary School?
Kingsley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kingsley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Elementary School ranks #2 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 Kingsley 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.