- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fenton, IA
North Union Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Union Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190385001458
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Union Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 130
- students enrolled
North Union Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Union Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190385001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
North Union Elementary held near 125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 190385001458 · Fenton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 10.8:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: North Union High School (170 students)
North Union Elementary held near 125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How North Union Elementary compares
North Union 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Iowa - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,855
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, North Union Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Union Comm School District reports $14,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Union Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Union Elementary
How many students attend North Union Elementary?
North Union Elementary has 130 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fenton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Union Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 31% 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 Union Elementary?
38.9% of students at North Union Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Union Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Union Elementary is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Fenton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Union Elementary?
North Union Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Union Comm School District?
Besides North Union Elementary, North Union Comm School District also operates North Union High School (170 students). See the North Union Comm School District district page for the complete list.