Enrollment
224
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sully, IA
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lynnville-Sully Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191803001964
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sully · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynnville-Sully Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sully, IA.
School address
District: Lynnville-Sully Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191803001964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynnville-Sully Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynnville-Sully Elementary School
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sully, Iowa, enrolling 224 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Lynnville-Sully Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Iowa schools and 24% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 312 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lynnville-Sully Comm School District also operates Lynnville-Sully High School (160 students) and Lynnville-Sully Middle School (121 students) alongside Lynnville-Sully 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 Lynnville-Sully Elementary School compares
Lynnville-Sully 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Iowa - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,370
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 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 94.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Lynnville-Sully 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 Lynnville-Sully Comm School District, which includes Lynnville-Sully Elementary School.
$11,370
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 40.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 Lynnville-Sully Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnville-Sully High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnville-Sully Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynnville-Sully Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lynnville-Sully Elementary School
How many students attend Lynnville-Sully Elementary School?
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sully, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynnville-Sully Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynnville-Sully Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% 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 Lynnville-Sully Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Lynnville-Sully Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynnville-Sully Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lynnville-Sully Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Sully, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynnville-Sully Elementary School?
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lynnville-Sully Elementary School rank among public schools in Sully?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynnville-Sully Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sully, 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 Sully on the city page.
Is Lynnville-Sully Elementary School a good school?
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Lynnville-Sully Comm School District?
Besides Lynnville-Sully Elementary School, Lynnville-Sully Comm School District also operates Lynnville-Sully High School (160 students) and Lynnville-Sully Middle School (121 students). See the Lynnville-Sully Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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