- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Oelwein Online School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 192163002292 · Oelwein, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 87.5:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Oelwein Middle School (350 students)
Oelwein Online School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Oelwein Online School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oelwein Middle
Oelwein Middle School
350 students
- Oelwein High S
Oelwein High School
334 students
- Wings Park Ele
Wings Park Elementary School
294 students
- This school
Oelwein Online School
175 students
- Little Husky L
Little Husky Learning Center
173 students
What this shows Oelwein Online School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oelwein Online School compares
Oelwein Online 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,574
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Oelwein Comm School District reports $13,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~175 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.