Enrollment
261
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muscatine, IA
Muskie Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Muskie Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192013001183
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muskie Early Learning Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Muscatine · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Muskie Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muskie Early Learning Center ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Muscatine, IA.
School address
District: Muscatine Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192013001183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muskie Early Learning Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muskie Early Learning Center
Muskie Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Muscatine, Iowa, enrolling 261 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Iowa schools and 26% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 261 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 353 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #351, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Muscatine Comm School District also operates Muscatine High School (1,380 students) and Susan Clark Junior High (544 students) alongside Muskie Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Muskie Early Learning Center compares
Muskie Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,079
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 6.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Muskie Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muscatine Comm School District, which includes Muskie Early Learning Center.
$12,079
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.6%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Muskie Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan Clark Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muskie Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Muskie Early Learning Center
How many students attend Muskie Early Learning Center?
Muskie Early Learning Center has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muscatine, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskie Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskie Early Learning Center is 18.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muskie Early Learning Center?
42.2% of students at Muskie Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muskie Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Muskie Early Learning Center is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Muscatine, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muskie Early Learning Center?
Muskie Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Muskie Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Muscatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Muskie Early Learning Center ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Muscatine, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Muscatine on the city page.
Is Muskie Early Learning Center a good school?
Muskie Early Learning Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Muscatine Comm School District?
Besides Muskie Early Learning Center, Muscatine Comm School District also operates Muscatine High School (1,380 students), Susan Clark Junior High (544 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (441 students). See the Muscatine Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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