- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moravia, IA
Moravia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moravia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191971001156
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moravia Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 148
- students enrolled
Moravia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Moravia Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191971001156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Moravia Elementary School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 191971001156 · Moravia, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 9.3:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Moravia High School (207 students)
Moravia Elementary School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Moravia Elementary School compares
Moravia 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Iowa - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,131
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 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Moravia Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moravia Comm School District reports $12,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moravia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moravia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moravia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Moravia
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moravia Elementary School
How many students attend Moravia Elementary School?
Moravia Elementary School has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moravia, IA. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moravia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moravia Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 41% 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 Moravia Elementary School?
43.7% of students at Moravia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moravia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moravia Elementary School is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Moravia, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moravia Elementary School?
Moravia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
What other schools are in Moravia Comm School District?
Besides Moravia Elementary School, Moravia Comm School District also operates Moravia High School (207 students). See the Moravia Comm School District district page for the complete list.