- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washta, IA
River Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191034000657
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Iowa schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 154
- students enrolled
River Valley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: River Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191034000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
River Valley Elementary shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 191034000657 · Washta, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 9.6:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley Junior- Senior High School (137 students)
River Valley Elementary shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How River Valley Elementary compares
River Valley Elementary 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 5% in Iowa - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,605
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
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, River Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Valley Comm School District reports $15,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Junior- Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley Elementary'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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Valley Elementary
How many students attend River Valley Elementary?
River Valley Elementary has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washta, IA. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 39% 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 River Valley Elementary?
53.4% of students at River Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River Valley Elementary is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Washta, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley Elementary?
River Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 River Valley Comm School District?
Besides River Valley Elementary, River Valley Comm School District also operates River Valley Junior- Senior High School (137 students). See the River Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.