- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 190675000280 · Centerville, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 11.9:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Centerville High School (368 students)
Lakeview Elementary shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeview Elementary
498 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
368 students
- Howar Middle S
Howar Middle School
298 students
- Centerville Co 60
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg
60 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,550
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
Counselors0.4 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.
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
District finance for Centerville Comm School District reports $11,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~498 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.