- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwalk, IA
Oviatt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oviatt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192124001276
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oviatt Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oviatt Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oviatt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Norwalk, IA.
School address
District: Norwalk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192124001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Oviatt Elementary School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 192124001276 · Norwalk, IA Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.1:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk Senior High School (1,035 students)
Oviatt Elementary School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Oviatt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk Senior
Norwalk Senior High School
1,035 students
- Norwalk Middle
Norwalk Middle School
824 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills Elementary
558 students
- Lakewood Eleme
Lakewood Elementary School
554 students
- This school
Oviatt Elementary School
548 students
What this shows Oviatt Elementary School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oviatt Elementary School compares
Oviatt 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 52% in Iowa - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$11,287
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 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Oviatt Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk Comm School District reports $11,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oviatt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oviatt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oviatt Elementary School
How many students attend Oviatt Elementary School?
Oviatt Elementary School has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwalk, IA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oviatt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oviatt Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Oviatt Elementary School?
19.2% of students at Oviatt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oviatt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oviatt Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Norwalk, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oviatt Elementary School?
Oviatt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Oviatt Elementary School rank among public schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Oviatt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk Comm School District?
Besides Oviatt Elementary School, Norwalk Comm School District also operates Norwalk Senior High School (1,035 students), Norwalk Middle School (824 students), and Orchard Hills Elementary (558 students). See the Norwalk Comm School District district page for the complete list.