Enrollment
226
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lucia Wallace Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Lucia Wallace Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Algona, Iowa, enrolling 226 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Iowa schools and 27% 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 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 226 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Algona's elementary schools, it stands alongside Algona Middle School (419 students): Lucia Wallace Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 14:1).
Algona Comm School District also operates Algona High School (458 students) and Algona Middle School (419 students) alongside Lucia Wallace Elementary School.
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 Lucia Wallace Elementary School compares
Lucia Wallace 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,427
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Algona Comm School District, which includes Lucia Wallace Elementary School.
$12,427
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 40.9%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~226 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lucia Wallace Elementary School a good school?
Lucia Wallace Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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