Enrollment
321
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, IA
Ogden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ogden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192166001293
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ogden Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ogden Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ogden Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ogden, IA.
School address
District: Ogden Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192166001293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ogden Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ogden Elementary School
Ogden Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ogden, Iowa, enrolling 321 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Ogden Comm School District also operates Ogden High School (234 students) and Ogden Middle School (158 students) alongside Ogden Elementary 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 Ogden Elementary School compares
Ogden Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Ogden Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogden Comm School District, which includes Ogden Elementary School.
$10,912
Per student
-15%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 36.6%
Federal 9.2%
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 Ogden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ogden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~321 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ogden Elementary School
How many students attend Ogden Elementary School?
Ogden Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogden, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ogden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ogden Elementary School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Ogden Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Ogden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ogden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ogden Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Ogden, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ogden Elementary School?
Ogden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ogden Elementary School rank among public schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Ogden Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ogden, 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 Ogden on the city page.
Is Ogden Elementary School a good school?
Ogden Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Ogden Comm School District?
Besides Ogden Elementary School, Ogden Comm School District also operates Ogden High School (234 students) and Ogden Middle School (158 students). See the Ogden Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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