Enrollment
498
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centerville, IA
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190675000280
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Centerville, IA.
School address
District: Centerville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190675000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Elementary
Lakeview Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Centerville, Iowa, enrolling 498 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 289 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #275, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1245 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Centerville Comm School District also operates Centerville High School (368 students) and Howar Middle School (298 students) alongside Lakeview Elementary.
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 Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Iowa - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$12,191
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Lakeview Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerville Comm School District, which includes Lakeview Elementary.
$12,191
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 55.1%
Federal 17.4%
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 Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howar Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Community Preschool Bldg | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary 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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centerville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% 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 Lakeview Elementary?
44.3% of students at Lakeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Centerville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview Elementary rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Centerville, 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 Centerville on the city page.
Is Lakeview Elementary a good school?
Lakeview Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools. 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 Centerville Comm School District?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Centerville Comm School District also operates Centerville High School (368 students), Howar Middle School (298 students), and Centerville Community Preschool Bldg (60 students). See the Centerville Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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