- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Red Oak Early Childhood Center shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (-32.4%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 192400001399 · Red Oak, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 17:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Inman Elementary School (461 students)
Red Oak Early Childhood Center shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (-32.4%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Red Oak Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inman Elementa
Inman Elementary School
461 students
- Red Oak Junior
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School
420 students
- This school 51
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
51 students
What this shows Red Oak Early Childhood Center reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Oak Early Childhood Center compares
Red Oak Early Childhood Center is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,936
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
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.
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
District finance for Red Oak Comm School District reports $12,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~51 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.