Enrollment
191
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lamoni, IA
Lamoni Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lamoni Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191632000974
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamoni Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lamoni · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamoni Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamoni Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lamoni, IA.
School address
District: Lamoni Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191632000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamoni Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamoni Elementary School
Lamoni Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lamoni, Iowa, enrolling 191 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 61.3% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lamoni Comm School District also operates Lamoni High School (81 students) and Lamoni Middle School (63 students) alongside Lamoni 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 Lamoni Elementary School compares
Lamoni 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 68% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Iowa - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$12,353
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Lamoni 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 Lamoni Comm School District, which includes Lamoni Elementary School.
$12,353
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 46.8%
Federal 19.2%
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 Lamoni Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoni High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamoni Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamoni Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lamoni Elementary School
How many students attend Lamoni Elementary School?
Lamoni Elementary School has 191 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lamoni, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamoni Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamoni Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 19% 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 Lamoni Elementary School?
61.3% of students at Lamoni Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamoni Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lamoni Elementary School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Lamoni, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamoni Elementary School?
Lamoni Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lamoni Elementary School rank among public schools in Lamoni?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamoni Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lamoni, 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 Lamoni on the city page.
Is Lamoni Elementary School a good school?
Lamoni Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Lamoni Comm School District?
Besides Lamoni Elementary School, Lamoni Comm School District also operates Lamoni High School (81 students) and Lamoni Middle School (63 students). See the Lamoni Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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