- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oelwein, IA
Little Husky Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Little Husky Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192163000706
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Husky Learning Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Oelwein · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Husky Learning Center has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Husky Learning Center ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oelwein, IA.
School address
District: Oelwein Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192163000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Little Husky Learning Center held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 192163000706 · Oelwein, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 14.4:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Oelwein Middle School (350 students)
Little Husky Learning Center held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Little Husky Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oelwein Middle
Oelwein Middle School
350 students
- Oelwein High S
Oelwein High School
334 students
- Wings Park Ele
Wings Park Elementary School
294 students
- Oelwein Online
Oelwein Online School
175 students
- This school
Little Husky Learning Center
173 students
What this shows Little Husky Learning Center reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Husky Learning Center compares
Little Husky Learning Center 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Iowa - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$13,574
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Little Husky Learning Center is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Oelwein Comm School District reports $13,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Husky Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oelwein High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wings Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oelwein Online School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Husky Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 87.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Oelwein
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Husky Learning Center
How many students attend Little Husky Learning Center?
Little Husky Learning Center has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oelwein, IA. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Husky Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Husky Learning Center is 14.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Little Husky Learning Center?
44.3% of students at Little Husky Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Husky Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Little Husky Learning Center is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Oelwein, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Husky Learning Center?
Little Husky Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Husky Learning Center rank among public schools in Oelwein?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Husky Learning Center ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oelwein, 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 Oelwein on the city page.
What other schools are in Oelwein Comm School District?
Besides Little Husky Learning Center, Oelwein Comm School District also operates Oelwein Middle School (350 students), Oelwein High School (334 students), and Wings Park Elementary School (294 students). See the Oelwein Comm School District district page for the complete list.