- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lenihan Intermediate School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 191872001404 · Marshalltown, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 12.6:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshalltown High School (1,629 students)
Lenihan Intermediate School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lenihan Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshalltown H
Marshalltown High School
1,629 students
- B R Miller Mid
B R Miller Middle School
736 students
- This school
Lenihan Intermediate School
655 students
- Woodbury Eleme 387
Woodbury Elementary School
387 students
- Fisher Element 368
Fisher Elementary School
368 students
- Franklin Eleme 358
Franklin Elementary Sch
358 students
What this shows Lenihan Intermediate School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lenihan Intermediate School compares
Lenihan Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,413
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
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.
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
District finance for Marshalltown Comm School District reports $12,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~655 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.