Enrollment
308
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lenox, IA
Lenox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lenox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191662000991
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenox Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 308
- students enrolled
Lenox Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lenox Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191662000991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lenox Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lenox Elementary School
Lenox Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lenox, Iowa, enrolling 308 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lenox's public schools, it stands alongside Lenox High School (219 students): Lenox Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 12.9:1).
Its district, Lenox Comm School District, also runs Lenox High School (219 students).
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 Lenox Elementary School compares
Lenox 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,247
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Lenox Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lenox Comm School District, which includes Lenox Elementary School.
$12,247
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 44.4%
Federal 11.6%
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 Lenox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lenox
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~308 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lenox Elementary School
How many students attend Lenox Elementary School?
Lenox Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lenox, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenox Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Lenox Elementary School?
50.2% of students at Lenox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lenox Elementary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Lenox, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenox Elementary School?
Lenox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Lenox Elementary School a good school?
Lenox Elementary School earns 64/100 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 Lenox Comm School District?
Besides Lenox Elementary School, Lenox Comm School District also operates Lenox High School (219 students). See the Lenox Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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