Enrollment
211
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkersburg Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkersburg Elementary School
Parkersburg Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Parkersburg, Iowa, enrolling 211 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 363 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District also operates Aplington-Parkersburg High School (247 students) and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School (198 students) alongside Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg Elementary School compares
Parkersburg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,443
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District, which includes Parkersburg Elementary School.
$11,443
Per student
-11%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 51.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other 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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Parkersburg Elementary School a good school?
Parkersburg Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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