Enrollment
432
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mediapolis, IA
Mediapolis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mediapolis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191893001117
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mediapolis Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mediapolis · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mediapolis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mediapolis Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mediapolis, IA.
School address
District: Mediapolis Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191893001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mediapolis Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mediapolis Elementary School
Mediapolis Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mediapolis, Iowa, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 432 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 392 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #208.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mediapolis Comm School District also operates Mediapolis High School (312 students) and Mediapolis Middle School (222 students) alongside Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis Elementary School compares
Mediapolis 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$10,901
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 90.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis Comm School District, which includes Mediapolis Elementary School.
$10,901
Per student
-15%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 46.3%
Federal 9.9%
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 Mediapolis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediapolis High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mediapolis Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mediapolis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~432 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mediapolis Elementary School
How many students attend Mediapolis Elementary School?
Mediapolis Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mediapolis, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mediapolis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mediapolis Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mediapolis Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Mediapolis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mediapolis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mediapolis Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Mediapolis, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mediapolis Elementary School?
Mediapolis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Mediapolis Elementary School rank among public schools in Mediapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mediapolis Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mediapolis, 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 Mediapolis on the city page.
Is Mediapolis Elementary School a good school?
Mediapolis Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Mediapolis Comm School District?
Besides Mediapolis Elementary School, Mediapolis Comm School District also operates Mediapolis High School (312 students) and Mediapolis Middle School (222 students). See the Mediapolis Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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