- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lowden, IA
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
Federal NCES profile for North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191710001947
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Cedar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191710001947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 191710001947 · Lowden, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 14:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Cedar Jr/Sr High School (243 students)
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Cedar Jr
North Cedar Jr/Sr High School
243 students
- This school
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
168 students
- North Cedar Me
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr
139 students
What this shows North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center compares
North Cedar Lowden Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$16,697
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Cedar Comm School District reports $16,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cedar Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
How many students attend North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center?
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lowden, IA. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center?
34.8% of students at North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center?
The largest demographic group at North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Lowden, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center?
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 North Cedar Comm School District?
Besides North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center, North Cedar Comm School District also operates North Cedar Jr/Sr High School (243 students) and North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr (139 students). See the North Cedar Comm School District district page for the complete list.