- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, IA
Novak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Novak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191722001006
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Novak Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Novak Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Novak Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Linn-Mar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191722001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Novak Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 191722001006 · Marion, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 10.8:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students)
Novak Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Novak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linn-Mar High
Linn-Mar High School
2,229 students
- Boulder Peak I 613
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
613 students
- Excelsior Midd 594
Excelsior Middle School
594 students
- Hazel Point In 563
Hazel Point Intermediate School
563 students
- Echo Hill Elem 536
Echo Hill Elementary
536 students
- This school 347
Novak Elementary School
347 students
What this shows Novak Elementary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Novak Elementary School compares
Novak Elementary School 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 | 24.0% | ▼ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
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
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,833
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
Per 347 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 77.5%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Novak Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linn-Mar Comm School District reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Novak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Novak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Vernon Middle School
Standard public school
587 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hazel Point Intermediate School
Standard public school
563 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Indian Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Starry Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Novak Elementary School
How many students attend Novak Elementary School?
Novak Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, IA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Novak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Novak Elementary School 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 Novak Elementary School?
24.0% of students at Novak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Novak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Novak Elementary School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Novak Elementary School?
Novak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Novak Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Novak Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Marion, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Besides Novak Elementary School, Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students), Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students), and Excelsior Middle School (594 students). See the Linn-Mar Comm School District district page for the complete list.