- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milford, IA
Okoboji Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Okoboji Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190002102004
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okoboji Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Okoboji Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okoboji Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milford, IA.
School address
District: Okoboji Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002102004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Okoboji Elementary School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 190002102004 · Milford, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 13.3:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Okoboji High School (366 students)
Okoboji Elementary School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Okoboji Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Okoboji Elementary School
491 students
- Okoboji High S
Okoboji High School
366 students
- Okoboji Middle
Okoboji Middle School
339 students
What this shows Okoboji Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okoboji Elementary School compares
Okoboji Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,777
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 491 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Okoboji Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okoboji Comm School District reports $11,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Okoboji Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okoboji High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Okoboji Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okoboji Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Okoboji Elementary School
How many students attend Okoboji Elementary School?
Okoboji Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milford, IA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okoboji Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okoboji Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Okoboji Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Okoboji Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okoboji Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Okoboji Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Milford, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okoboji Elementary School?
Okoboji Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Okoboji Elementary School rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Okoboji Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milford, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Okoboji Comm School District?
Besides Okoboji Elementary School, Okoboji Comm School District also operates Okoboji High School (366 students) and Okoboji Middle School (339 students). See the Okoboji Comm School District district page for the complete list.