- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Humeston, IA
Mormon Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mormon Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191974001158
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mormon Trail Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 132
- students enrolled
Mormon Trail Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mormon Trail Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191974001158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Mormon Trail Elementary School grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 191974001158 · Humeston, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 11:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High School (98 students)
Mormon Trail Elementary School grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Mormon Trail Elementary School compares
Mormon Trail Elementary School is a growing 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 58% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Iowa - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$13,318
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Mormon Trail Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mormon Trail Comm School District reports $13,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mormon Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mormon Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mormon Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Mormon Trail Elementary School?
Mormon Trail Elementary School has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Humeston, IA. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mormon Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mormon Trail Elementary School is 11:1, which is 26% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 30% 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 Mormon Trail Elementary School?
57.5% of students at Mormon Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mormon Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mormon Trail Elementary School is White at 98.5% of enrollment, in Humeston, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mormon Trail Elementary School?
Mormon Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Mormon Trail Comm School District?
Besides Mormon Trail Elementary School, Mormon Trail Comm School District also operates Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High School (98 students). See the Mormon Trail Comm School District district page for the complete list.