Enrollment
655
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshalltown, IA
Lenihan Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lenihan Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191872001404
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenihan Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Marshalltown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenihan Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenihan Intermediate School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Marshalltown, IA.
School address
District: Marshalltown Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191872001404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lenihan Intermediate School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lenihan Intermediate School
Lenihan Intermediate School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Marshalltown, Iowa, enrolling 655 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 63.4% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 90% of state schools at 655 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students) and B R Miller Middle School (736 students) alongside Lenihan Intermediate 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 Lenihan Intermediate School compares
Lenihan Intermediate 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 74% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Iowa - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$12,166
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 27.2%
Asian 7.3%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Lenihan Intermediate School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshalltown Comm School District, which includes Lenihan Intermediate School.
$12,166
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 Lenihan Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| B R Miller Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenihan Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~655 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lenihan Intermediate School
How many students attend Lenihan Intermediate School?
Lenihan Intermediate School has 655 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshalltown, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenihan Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenihan Intermediate School is 12.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 Lenihan Intermediate School?
63.4% of students at Lenihan Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenihan Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lenihan Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Marshalltown, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenihan Intermediate School?
Lenihan Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lenihan Intermediate School rank among public schools in Marshalltown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenihan Intermediate School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Marshalltown, 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 Marshalltown on the city page.
Is Lenihan Intermediate School a good school?
Lenihan Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Marshalltown Comm School District?
Besides Lenihan Intermediate School, Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students), B R Miller Middle School (736 students), and Woodbury Elementary School (387 students). See the Marshalltown Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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