- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mediapolis Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 191893001117 · Mediapolis, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 15.4:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mediapolis High School (312 students)
Mediapolis Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mediapolis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mediapolis Elementary School
432 students
- Mediapolis Hig
Mediapolis High School
312 students
- Mediapolis Mid
Mediapolis Middle School
222 students
What this shows Mediapolis Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mediapolis Elementary School compares
Mediapolis 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,170
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
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.
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
District finance for Mediapolis Comm School District reports $11,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.