Enrollment
87
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shenandoah, IA
Logan Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Logan Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192607002259
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Logan Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Shenandoah · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Logan Preschool has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Logan Preschool ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Shenandoah, IA.
School address
District: Shenandoah Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192607002259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+96% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Logan Preschool compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Logan Preschool
Logan Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Shenandoah, Iowa, enrolling 87 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 98% of Iowa schools and 96% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Iowa schools, with 87 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shenandoah's public schools, it stands alongside Ignite Online & Personalized Learning (211 students): Logan Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Shenandoah Comm School District also operates Shenandoah Elementary School (349 students) and Shenandoah High School (300 students) alongside Logan Preschool.
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 Logan Preschool compares
Logan Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 96% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,172
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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Logan Preschool is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenandoah Comm School District, which includes Logan Preschool.
$13,172
Per student
+2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 47.3%
Federal 18.3%
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 Logan Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shenandoah High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shenandoah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ignite Online & Personalized Learning | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Logan Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 84/100
Similar other schools in Shenandoah
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 (~87 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Logan Preschool
How many students attend Logan Preschool?
Logan Preschool has 87 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shenandoah, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Logan Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Logan Preschool is 29:1, which is 96% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Logan Preschool?
22.1% of students at Logan Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Logan Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Logan Preschool is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Shenandoah, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Logan Preschool?
Logan Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Logan Preschool rank among public schools in Shenandoah?
By Resource Investment Index, Logan Preschool ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Shenandoah, 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 Shenandoah on the city page.
Is Logan Preschool a good school?
Logan Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 Shenandoah Comm School District?
Besides Logan Preschool, Shenandoah Comm School District also operates Shenandoah Elementary School (349 students), Shenandoah High School (300 students), and Shenandoah Middle School (280 students). See the Shenandoah Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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