Enrollment
281
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy Mills, IA
North Linn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Linn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192082001244
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Linn Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Troy Mills · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Linn Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Linn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Troy Mills, IA.
School address
District: North Linn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192082001244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Linn Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Linn Elementary
North Linn Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Troy Mills, Iowa, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Iowa average.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North Linn Comm School District also operates North-Linn Senior High School (158 students) and North-Linn Middle School (111 students) alongside North Linn Elementary.
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 Linn Elementary compares
North Linn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Iowa - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,838
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
Counselors1.0 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 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, North Linn Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Linn Comm School District, which includes North Linn Elementary.
$11,838
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.8%
Federal 12.3%
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 Linn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North-Linn Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North-Linn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Linn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~281 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Linn Elementary
How many students attend North Linn Elementary?
North Linn Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy Mills, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Linn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Linn Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Linn Elementary?
18.6% of students at North Linn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Linn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Linn Elementary is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Troy Mills, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Linn Elementary?
North Linn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Linn Elementary rank among public schools in Troy Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, North Linn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Troy Mills, 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 Troy Mills on the city page.
Is North Linn Elementary a good school?
North Linn Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Linn Comm School District?
Besides North Linn Elementary, North Linn Comm School District also operates North-Linn Senior High School (158 students) and North-Linn Middle School (111 students). See the North Linn Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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