- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waverly, IA
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Margaretta Carey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193054001745
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaretta Carey Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaretta Carey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaretta Carey Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Waverly, IA.
School address
District: Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193054001745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Margaretta Carey Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 193054001745 · Waverly, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 15.8:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students)
Margaretta Carey Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Margaretta Carey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
737 students
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
681 students
- This school 237
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
237 students
- West Cedar Ele 230
West Cedar Elementary School
230 students
- Shell Rock Ele 116
Shell Rock Elementary School
116 students
- Greenview Alte 45
Greenview Alternative School
45 students
What this shows Margaretta Carey Elementary School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaretta Carey Elementary School compares
Margaretta Carey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,423
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District reports $12,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaretta Carey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Cedar Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shell Rock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenview Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaretta Carey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Waverly
3 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaretta Carey Elementary School
How many students attend Margaretta Carey Elementary School?
Margaretta Carey Elementary School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waverly, IA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaretta Carey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaretta Carey Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaretta Carey Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Margaretta Carey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaretta Carey Elementary School?
Margaretta Carey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Margaretta Carey Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaretta Carey Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly on the city page.
What other schools are in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Besides Margaretta Carey Elementary School, Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District also operates Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students), Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students), and West Cedar Elementary School (230 students). See the Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District district page for the complete list.