- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Mills, IA
Lake Mills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Mills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191611000963
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Mills Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Mills · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Mills Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, IA.
School address
District: Lake Mills Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191611000963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lake Mills Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 191611000963 · Lake Mills, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Mills Senior High School (193 students)
Lake Mills Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lake Mills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Mills Elementary School
303 students
- Lake Mills Sen
Lake Mills Senior High School
193 students
- Lake Mills Mid
Lake Mills Middle School
146 students
What this shows Lake Mills Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Mills Elementary School compares
Lake Mills 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Iowa - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$12,708
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
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Lake Mills Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Mills Comm School District reports $12,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Mills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Mills Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Mills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mills Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Mills Elementary School?
Lake Mills Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Mills, IA. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Lake Mills Elementary School?
25.3% of students at Lake Mills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Mills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Mills Elementary School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Lake Mills, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Mills Elementary School?
Lake Mills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Mills Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Mills Comm School District?
Besides Lake Mills Elementary School, Lake Mills Comm School District also operates Lake Mills Senior High School (193 students) and Lake Mills Middle School (146 students). See the Lake Mills Comm School District district page for the complete list.