- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Readlyn, IA
Readlyn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Readlyn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192976001694
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Readlyn Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 107
- students enrolled
Readlyn Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wapsie Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192976001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Readlyn Elementary School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 192976001694 · Readlyn, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 13.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapsie Valley High School (273 students)
Readlyn Elementary School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Readlyn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapsie Valley
Wapsie Valley High School
273 students
- Fairbank Eleme
Fairbank Elementary School
187 students
- This school 107
Readlyn Elementary School
107 students
- Rural Elementa 29
Rural Elementary School #1
29 students
- Rural Elementa 24
Rural Elementary School #2
24 students
- Rural Elementa 17
Rural Elementary School #4
17 students
What this shows Readlyn Elementary School reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Readlyn Elementary School compares
Readlyn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,103
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Readlyn Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Wapsie Valley Comm School District reports $13,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Readlyn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapsie Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairbank Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Elementary School #1 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rural Elementary School #2 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Elementary School #4 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Readlyn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Readlyn Elementary School
How many students attend Readlyn Elementary School?
Readlyn Elementary School has 107 students enrolled. It is a public school in Readlyn, IA. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Readlyn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Readlyn Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Readlyn Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Readlyn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Readlyn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Readlyn Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Readlyn, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Readlyn Elementary School?
Readlyn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Wapsie Valley Comm School District?
Besides Readlyn Elementary School, Wapsie Valley Comm School District also operates Wapsie Valley High School (273 students), Fairbank Elementary School (187 students), and Rural Elementary School #1 (29 students). See the Wapsie Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.