- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Muskie Early Learning Center held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 192013001183 · Muscatine, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 18.6:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscatine High School (1,380 students)
Muskie Early Learning Center held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Muskie Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muscatine High
Muscatine High School
1,380 students
- Susan Clark Ju 544
Susan Clark Junior High
544 students
- Jefferson Elem 441
Jefferson Elementary School
441 students
- Mckinley Eleme 394
Mckinley Elementary School
394 students
- Madison Elemen 372
Madison Elementary School
372 students
- This school 261
Muskie Early Learning Center
261 students
What this shows Muskie Early Learning Center reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muskie Early Learning Center compares
Muskie Early Learning Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,759
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 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
District finance for Muscatine Comm School District reports $12,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~261 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.