Enrollment
173
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Husky Learning Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Husky Learning Center
Little Husky Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oelwein, Iowa, enrolling 173 students.
At 14.4:1, 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 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oelwein's public schools, it stands alongside Oelwein Online School (175 students): Little Husky Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 87.5:1).
Oelwein Comm School District also operates Oelwein Middle School (350 students) and Oelwein High School (334 students) alongside Little Husky Learning Center.
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 Little Husky Learning Center compares
Little Husky Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,185
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oelwein Comm School District, which includes Little Husky Learning Center.
$13,185
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 50.0%
Federal 20.2%
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 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
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~173 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Little Husky Learning Center a good school?
Little Husky Learning Center earns 37/100 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 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.
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