- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oskaloosa, IA
Oskaloosa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oskaloosa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192187001094
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oskaloosa Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Oskaloosa · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oskaloosa Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Oskaloosa, IA.
School address
District: Oskaloosa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192187001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Oskaloosa Elementary School held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.8 → 74.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 192187001094 · Oskaloosa, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 12.4:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Oskaloosa High School (632 students)
Oskaloosa Elementary School held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.8 → 74.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Oskaloosa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oskaloosa Elementary School
903 students
- Oskaloosa High
Oskaloosa High School
632 students
- Oskaloosa Midd
Oskaloosa Middle School
404 students
- Oskaloosa Earl 109
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk
109 students
- Oskaloosa Virt 42
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
42 students
What this shows Oskaloosa Elementary School reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oskaloosa Elementary School compares
Oskaloosa Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Oskaloosa Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oskaloosa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~903 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oskaloosa Elementary School
How many students attend Oskaloosa Elementary School?
Oskaloosa Elementary School has 903 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oskaloosa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 Oskaloosa Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Oskaloosa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oskaloosa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oskaloosa Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Oskaloosa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oskaloosa Elementary School?
Oskaloosa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Oskaloosa Elementary School rank among public schools in Oskaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa Elementary School ranks #1 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 Elementary School, Oskaloosa Comm School District also operates Oskaloosa High School (632 students), Oskaloosa Middle School (404 students), and Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk (109 students). See the Oskaloosa Comm School District district page for the complete list.