Enrollment
281
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iowa Falls, IA
Pineview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pineview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191473000908
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pineview Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Iowa Falls · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pineview Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pineview Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Iowa Falls, IA.
School address
District: Iowa Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191473000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pineview Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pineview Elementary
Pineview Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Iowa Falls, Iowa, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.0% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 450 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #379, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Iowa Falls Comm School District also operates Iowa Falls - Alden High School (398 students) and Rock Run Elementary (292 students) alongside Pineview Elementary.
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 Pineview Elementary compares
Pineview Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$11,803
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Pineview Elementary is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iowa Falls Comm School District, which includes Pineview Elementary.
$11,803
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 47.7%
Federal 13.7%
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 Pineview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls - Alden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Run Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pineview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~281 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pineview Elementary
How many students attend Pineview Elementary?
Pineview Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iowa Falls, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pineview Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pineview Elementary?
31.0% of students at Pineview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pineview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pineview Elementary is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Iowa Falls, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pineview Elementary?
Pineview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pineview Elementary rank among public schools in Iowa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Pineview Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Iowa Falls, 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 Iowa Falls on the city page.
Is Pineview Elementary a good school?
Pineview Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Iowa Falls Comm School District?
Besides Pineview Elementary, Iowa Falls Comm School District also operates Iowa Falls - Alden High School (398 students), Rock Run Elementary (292 students), and Riverbend Middle School (257 students). See the Iowa Falls Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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