- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Sharon, IA
North Mahaska Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Mahaska Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192085001246
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Mahaska Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 301
- students enrolled
North Mahaska Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Mahaska Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192085001246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
North Mahaska Elementary School shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 192085001246 · New Sharon, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 14.3:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School (275 students)
North Mahaska Elementary School shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How North Mahaska Elementary School compares
North Mahaska Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,807
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, North Mahaska Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Mahaska Comm School District reports $11,807 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Mahaska Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Mahaska Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in New Sharon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Mahaska Elementary School
How many students attend North Mahaska Elementary School?
North Mahaska Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Sharon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mahaska Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mahaska Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 Mahaska Elementary School?
30.3% of students at North Mahaska Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Mahaska Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Mahaska Elementary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in New Sharon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Mahaska Elementary School?
North Mahaska Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Mahaska Comm School District?
Besides North Mahaska Elementary School, North Mahaska Comm School District also operates North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School (275 students). See the North Mahaska Comm School District district page for the complete list.