- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montezuma, IA
Montezuma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montezuma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191959001149
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montezuma Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Montezuma · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Montezuma Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Montezuma, IA.
School address
District: Montezuma Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191959001149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Montezuma Elementary School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 191959001149 · Montezuma, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 11.5:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Montezuma High School (140 students)
Montezuma Elementary School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Montezuma Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montezuma Elementary School
218 students
- Montezuma High
Montezuma High School
140 students
- Montezuma Juni
Montezuma Junior High School
106 students
- Montezuma Virt 4
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy
4 students
What this shows Montezuma Elementary School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montezuma Elementary School compares
Montezuma 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Iowa - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,059
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Montezuma Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Montezuma Comm School District reports $12,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montezuma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montezuma Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Montezuma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Montezuma
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montezuma Elementary School
How many students attend Montezuma Elementary School?
Montezuma Elementary School has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montezuma, IA. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montezuma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montezuma Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Montezuma Elementary School?
28.8% of students at Montezuma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montezuma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montezuma Elementary School is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Montezuma, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montezuma Elementary School?
Montezuma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Montezuma Elementary School rank among public schools in Montezuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Montezuma, 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 Montezuma Comm School District?
Besides Montezuma Elementary School, Montezuma Comm School District also operates Montezuma High School (140 students), Montezuma Junior High School (106 students), and Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy (4 students). See the Montezuma Comm School District district page for the complete list.