- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coralville, IA
Kirkwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kirkwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191470000893
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirkwood Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Coralville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirkwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Coralville, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Kirkwood Elementary School grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 191470000893 · Coralville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 9.6:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Kirkwood Elementary School grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Kirkwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 270
Kirkwood Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Kirkwood Elementary School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirkwood Elementary School compares
Kirkwood Elementary School 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 5% in Iowa - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$14,290
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
White 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Kirkwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirkwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirkwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Coralville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood Elementary School
How many students attend Kirkwood Elementary School?
Kirkwood Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coralville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 39% 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 Kirkwood Elementary School?
56.1% of students at Kirkwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kirkwood Elementary School is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Coralville, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkwood Elementary School?
Kirkwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Kirkwood Elementary School rank among schools in Coralville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Coralville, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coralville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Kirkwood Elementary School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.