- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Traer, IA
North Tama Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Tama Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192100001260
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Tama Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 276
- students enrolled
North Tama Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Tama County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192100001260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
North Tama Elementary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 192100001260 · Traer, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 13.1:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Tama High School (203 students)
North Tama Elementary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How North Tama Elementary compares
North Tama 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$14,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, North Tama Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Tama County Comm School District reports $14,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Tama Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tama High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Tama Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Traer
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Tama Elementary
How many students attend North Tama Elementary?
North Tama Elementary has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Traer, IA. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Tama Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Tama Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Tama Elementary?
33.0% of students at North Tama Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Tama Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Tama Elementary is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Traer, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Tama Elementary?
North Tama Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Tama County Comm School District?
Besides North Tama Elementary, North Tama County Comm School District also operates North Tama High School (203 students). See the North Tama County Comm School District district page for the complete list.