- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oskaloosa, IA
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk
Federal NCES profile for Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192187002087
👥 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
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Oskaloosa · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Oskaloosa, IA.
School address
District: Oskaloosa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192187002087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+21.2%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 192187002087 · Oskaloosa, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 36.3:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students)
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+21.2%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oskaloosa Elem
Oskaloosa Elementary School
903 students
- Oskaloosa High
Oskaloosa High School
632 students
- Oskaloosa Midd
Oskaloosa Middle School
404 students
- This school 109
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk
109 students
- Oskaloosa Virt 42
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
42 students
What this shows Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk compares
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk is a growing 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 | 36.3:1 | ▲ 145% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 55% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36.3:1
students per teacher
- 145% 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
$13,366
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
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 82.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Oskaloosa Comm School District reports $13,366 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Oskaloosa
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 (~109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk
How many students attend Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk?
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk has 109 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oskaloosa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk?
The student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk is 36.3:1, which is 145% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 131% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk?
16.2% of students at Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk?
The largest demographic group at Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Oskaloosa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk?
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk 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 Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk rank among public schools in Oskaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Besides Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk, Oskaloosa Comm School District also operates Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students), Oskaloosa High School (632 students), and Oskaloosa Middle School (404 students). See the Oskaloosa Comm School District district page for the complete list.