- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parkersburg, IA
Parkersburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkersburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190375001336
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkersburg Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
Parkersburg Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190375001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Parkersburg Elementary School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 190375001336 · Parkersburg, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 11.7:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Aplington-Parkersburg High School (247 students)
Parkersburg Elementary School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Parkersburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aplington-Park
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
247 students
- This school
Parkersburg Elementary School
211 students
- Aplington-Park
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
198 students
- Aplington Elem
Aplington Elementary School
165 students
What this shows Parkersburg Elementary School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkersburg Elementary School compares
Parkersburg 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 19% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$12,131
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Parkersburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District reports $12,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkersburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplington-Parkersburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aplington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkersburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkersburg Elementary School
How many students attend Parkersburg Elementary School?
Parkersburg Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parkersburg, IA. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkersburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkersburg Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% 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 Parkersburg Elementary School?
29.6% of students at Parkersburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkersburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkersburg Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Parkersburg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkersburg Elementary School?
Parkersburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District?
Besides Parkersburg Elementary School, Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District also operates Aplington-Parkersburg High School (247 students), Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School (198 students), and Aplington Elementary School (165 students). See the Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.