Enrollment
903
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oskaloosa Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oskaloosa Elementary School
Oskaloosa Elementary School is a large elementary school in Oskaloosa, Iowa, enrolling 903 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 95% of state schools at 903 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oskaloosa Comm School District also operates Oskaloosa High School (632 students) and Oskaloosa Middle School (404 students) alongside Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa Elementary School compares
Oskaloosa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,439
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oskaloosa Comm School District, which includes Oskaloosa Elementary School.
$12,439
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 55.9%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~903 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oskaloosa Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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