- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
North Linn Elementary held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 192082001244 · Troy Mills, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 15.6:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: North-Linn Senior High School (158 students)
North Linn Elementary held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Linn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Linn Elementary
281 students
- North-Linn Sen
North-Linn Senior High School
158 students
- North-Linn Mid 111
North-Linn Middle School
111 students
What this shows North Linn Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Linn Elementary compares
North Linn Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,950
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
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.
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
District finance for North Linn Comm School District reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~281 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.