- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moville, IA
Moville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193195001863
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moville Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Moville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Moville Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moville, IA.
School address
District: Woodbury Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193195001863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Moville Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 193195001863 · Moville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 13.5:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbury Central High School (190 students)
Moville Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Moville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moville Elementary School
283 students
- Woodbury Centr
Woodbury Central High School
190 students
- Woodbury Centr 111
Woodbury Central Middle School
111 students
What this shows Moville Elementary School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moville Elementary School compares
Moville 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Iowa - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,196
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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 91.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Moville Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Woodbury Central Comm School District reports $14,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moville Elementary School
How many students attend Moville Elementary School?
Moville Elementary School has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moville Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% 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 Moville Elementary School?
26.5% of students at Moville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moville Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Moville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moville Elementary School?
Moville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Moville Elementary School rank among public schools in Moville?
By Resource Investment Index, Moville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moville, 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 Woodbury Central Comm School District?
Besides Moville Elementary School, Woodbury Central Comm School District also operates Woodbury Central High School (190 students) and Woodbury Central Middle School (111 students). See the Woodbury Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.