- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monona, IA
Mfl Marmac Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mfl Marmac Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191812001038
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mfl Marmac Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 318
- students enrolled
Mfl Marmac Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mfl Marmac Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191812001038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mfl Marmac Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 191812001038 · Monona, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 13.8:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mfl Marmac Hs (263 students)
Mfl Marmac Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mfl Marmac Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mfl Marmac Elementary School
318 students
- Mfl Marmac Hs
Mfl Marmac Hs
263 students
- Mfl Marmac Mid
Mfl Marmac Middle School
168 students
- Mcgregor Inter
Mcgregor Intermediate School
130 students
What this shows Mfl Marmac Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mfl Marmac Elementary School compares
Mfl Marmac Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$12,162
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Mfl Marmac Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mfl Marmac Comm School District reports $12,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mfl Marmac Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mfl Marmac Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mfl Marmac Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcgregor Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mfl Marmac Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mfl Marmac Elementary School
How many students attend Mfl Marmac Elementary School?
Mfl Marmac Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monona, IA. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mfl Marmac Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mfl Marmac Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% 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 Mfl Marmac Elementary School?
26.5% of students at Mfl Marmac Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mfl Marmac Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mfl Marmac Elementary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Monona, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mfl Marmac Elementary School?
Mfl Marmac Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mfl Marmac Comm School District?
Besides Mfl Marmac Elementary School, Mfl Marmac Comm School District also operates Mfl Marmac Hs (263 students), Mfl Marmac Middle School (168 students), and Mcgregor Intermediate School (130 students). See the Mfl Marmac Comm School District district page for the complete list.