- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Algona, IA
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lucia Wallace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190336000033
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucia Wallace Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Algona · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucia Wallace Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucia Wallace Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Algona, IA.
School address
District: Algona Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190336000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lucia Wallace Elementary School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 190336000033 · Algona, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 18.8:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Algona High School (458 students)
Lucia Wallace Elementary School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lucia Wallace Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Algona High Sc
Algona High School
458 students
- Algona Middle
Algona Middle School
419 students
- Bertha Godfrey
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
283 students
- This school
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
226 students
- Bryant Element
Bryant Elementary School
197 students
What this shows Lucia Wallace Elementary School reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucia Wallace Elementary School compares
Lucia Wallace Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,934
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Lucia Wallace Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Algona Comm School District reports $12,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucia Wallace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algona Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bertha Godfrey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucia Wallace Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Algona
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucia Wallace Elementary School
How many students attend Lucia Wallace Elementary School?
Lucia Wallace Elementary School has 226 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Algona, IA. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucia Wallace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucia Wallace Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucia Wallace Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Lucia Wallace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucia Wallace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lucia Wallace Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Algona, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucia Wallace Elementary School?
Lucia Wallace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Lucia Wallace Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Algona?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucia Wallace Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Algona, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Algona on the city page.
What other schools are in Algona Comm School District?
Besides Lucia Wallace Elementary School, Algona Comm School District also operates Algona High School (458 students), Algona Middle School (419 students), and Bertha Godfrey Elementary School (283 students). See the Algona Comm School District district page for the complete list.