- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peosta, IA
Peosta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peosta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193135001346
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peosta Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 425
- students enrolled
Peosta Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Western Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193135001346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Peosta Elementary School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 193135001346 · Peosta, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.7:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Dubuque High School (927 students)
Peosta Elementary School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Peosta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Dubuqu
Western Dubuque High School
927 students
- Drexler Middle
Drexler Middle School
639 students
- This school
Peosta Elementary School
425 students
- Cascade Junior
Cascade Junior-Senior High School
392 students
- Epworth Elemen 360
Epworth Elementary School
360 students
- Dyersville Ele 322
Dyersville Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Peosta Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peosta Elementary School compares
Peosta Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 74% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,836
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Peosta Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Dubuque Comm School District reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peosta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Dubuque High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drexler Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Epworth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyersville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peosta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peosta Elementary School
How many students attend Peosta Elementary School?
Peosta Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peosta, IA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peosta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peosta Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 Peosta Elementary School?
9.5% of students at Peosta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peosta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peosta Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Peosta, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peosta Elementary School?
Peosta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Western Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Peosta Elementary School, Western Dubuque Comm School District also operates Western Dubuque High School (927 students), Drexler Middle School (639 students), and Cascade Junior-Senior High School (392 students). See the Western Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.