Enrollment
51
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Oak, IA
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192400001399
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak Early Childhood Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Red Oak · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Oak Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Red Oak, IA.
School address
District: Red Oak Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192400001399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Oak Early Childhood Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Oak Early Childhood Center
Red Oak Early Childhood Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Red Oak, Iowa, enrolling 51 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 60.8% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Iowa schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #15, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Red Oak's public schools, it stands alongside Red Oak Junior/Senior High School (420 students): Red Oak Early Childhood Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 13.5:1).
Red Oak Comm School District also operates Inman Elementary School (461 students) and Red Oak Junior/Senior High School (420 students) alongside Red Oak Early Childhood Center.
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 Red Oak Early Childhood Center compares
Red Oak Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,780
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Red Oak Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Oak Comm School District, which includes Red Oak Early Childhood Center.
$11,780
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 45.4%
Federal 16.0%
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 Red Oak Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Red Oak
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~51 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Red Oak Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center has 51 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Oak, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Early Childhood Center is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
60.8% of students at Red Oak Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak Early Childhood Center is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Red Oak, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Red Oak Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Red Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak on the city page.
Is Red Oak Early Childhood Center a good school?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. 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 Red Oak Comm School District?
Besides Red Oak Early Childhood Center, Red Oak Comm School District also operates Inman Elementary School (461 students) and Red Oak Junior/Senior High School (420 students). See the Red Oak Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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