Enrollment
449
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, IA
Lambert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lambert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193090001782
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lambert Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lambert Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lambert Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manchester, IA.
School address
District: West Delaware County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193090001782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lambert Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lambert Elementary School
Lambert Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manchester, Iowa, enrolling 449 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 449 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
West Delaware County Comm School District also operates West Delaware High School (436 students) and West Delaware Middle School (378 students) alongside Lambert Elementary School.
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 Lambert Elementary School compares
Lambert Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,945
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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 84.4%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Lambert Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Delaware County Comm School District, which includes Lambert Elementary School.
$12,945
Per student
+1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 48.9%
Federal 10.0%
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 Lambert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Delaware High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Delaware Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lambert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other 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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lambert Elementary School
How many students attend Lambert Elementary School?
Lambert Elementary School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lambert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lambert Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% 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 Lambert Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Lambert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lambert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lambert Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Manchester, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lambert Elementary School?
Lambert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Lambert Elementary School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Lambert Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manchester, 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 Manchester on the city page.
Is Lambert Elementary School a good school?
Lambert Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 West Delaware County Comm School District?
Besides Lambert Elementary School, West Delaware County Comm School District also operates West Delaware High School (436 students) and West Delaware Middle School (378 students). See the West Delaware County Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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