- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leon, IA
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190690000816
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Leon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leon, IA.
School address
District: Central Decatur Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190690000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
North Elementary School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 190690000816 · Leon, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 14:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School (291 students)
North Elementary School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Decatu
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School
291 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
173 students
- This school
North Elementary School
168 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 60% | 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
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
22.6%
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
$13,664
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 92.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, North Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Decatur Comm School District reports $13,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary 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 Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School 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 Elementary School?
58.1% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Leon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does North Elementary School rank among public schools in Leon?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leon, 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 Central Decatur Comm School District?
Besides North Elementary School, Central Decatur Comm School District also operates Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School (291 students) and South Elementary School (173 students). See the Central Decatur Comm School District district page for the complete list.