- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lamoni Elementary School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 191632000974 · Lamoni, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 12.7:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamoni High School (81 students)
Lamoni Elementary School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lamoni Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lamoni Elementary School
191 students
- Lamoni High Sc
Lamoni High School
81 students
- Lamoni Middle 63
Lamoni Middle School
63 students
What this shows Lamoni Elementary School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamoni Elementary School compares
Lamoni Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,442
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
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.
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
District finance for Lamoni Comm School District reports $11,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~191 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.