Enrollment
175
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oelwein, IA
Oelwein Online School
Federal NCES profile for Oelwein Online School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192163002292
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oelwein Online School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Oelwein · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 87.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oelwein Online School has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oelwein Online School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Oelwein, IA.
School address
District: Oelwein Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192163002292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
87.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+491% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oelwein Online School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oelwein Online School
Oelwein Online School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oelwein, Iowa, enrolling 175 students.
Class loads run heavy: 87.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 491% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 58.5% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 175 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 63 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oelwein's public schools, it stands alongside Little Husky Learning Center (173 students): Oelwein Online School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (87.5:1 vs 14.4:1).
Oelwein Comm School District also operates Oelwein Middle School (350 students) and Oelwein High School (334 students) alongside Oelwein Online School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oelwein Online School compares
Oelwein Online School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 87.5:1 | ▲ 491% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 61% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
87.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
87.5:1
students per teacher
- 491% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,185
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Oelwein Online School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oelwein Comm School District, which includes Oelwein Online School.
$13,185
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 50.0%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oelwein Online School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oelwein High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wings Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Husky Learning Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oelwein Online School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Oelwein
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~175 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oelwein Online School
How many students attend Oelwein Online School?
Oelwein Online School has 175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oelwein, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oelwein Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oelwein Online School is 87.5:1, which is 491% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 457% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oelwein Online School?
58.5% of students at Oelwein Online School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oelwein Online School?
The largest demographic group at Oelwein Online School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Oelwein, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oelwein Online School?
Oelwein Online School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Oelwein Online School rank among public schools in Oelwein?
By Resource Investment Index, Oelwein Online School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Oelwein, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oelwein on the city page.
Is Oelwein Online School a good school?
Oelwein Online School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oelwein Comm School District?
Besides Oelwein Online School, Oelwein Comm School District also operates Oelwein Middle School (350 students), Oelwein High School (334 students), and Wings Park Elementary School (294 students). See the Oelwein Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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