- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Remsen, IA
Remsen-Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Remsen-Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192412001405
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Remsen-Union Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 123
- students enrolled
Remsen-Union Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Remsen-Union Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192412001405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Remsen-Union Elementary School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 192412001405 · Remsen, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 13.7:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Remsen-Union Middle School (189 students)
Remsen-Union Elementary School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Remsen-Union Elementary School compares
Remsen-Union 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$15,626
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Remsen-Union Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Remsen-Union Comm School District reports $15,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Remsen-Union Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remsen-Union Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Remsen-Union Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Remsen-Union Elementary School
How many students attend Remsen-Union Elementary School?
Remsen-Union Elementary School has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Remsen, IA. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Remsen-Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Remsen-Union Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Remsen-Union Elementary School?
30.1% of students at Remsen-Union Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Remsen-Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Remsen-Union Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Remsen, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Remsen-Union Elementary School?
Remsen-Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Remsen-Union Comm School District?
Besides Remsen-Union Elementary School, Remsen-Union Comm School District also operates Remsen-Union Middle School (189 students). See the Remsen-Union Comm School District district page for the complete list.