Enrollment
139
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mechanicsville, IA
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr
Federal NCES profile for North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191710001000
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 139
- students enrolled
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr has class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Cedar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191710001000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr is a small combined-grade school in Mechanicsville, Iowa, enrolling 139 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 139 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Cedar Comm School District also operates North Cedar Jr/Sr High School (243 students) and North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center (168 students) alongside North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr.
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 North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr compares
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 19% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Iowa - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$14,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Cedar Comm School District, which includes North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr.
$14,715
Per student
+14%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 42.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr 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 Lowden Elementary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~139 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr
How many students attend North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr?
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mechanicsville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr is 12.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 Mechanicsville Elem Ctr?
43.4% of students at North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr?
The largest demographic group at North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr?
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr a good school?
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 North Cedar Comm School District?
Besides North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr, North Cedar Comm School District also operates North Cedar Jr/Sr High School (243 students) and North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center (168 students). See the North Cedar Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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