Enrollment
268
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eagle Grove, IA
Robert Blue School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Blue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190999000636
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Blue School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eagle Grove · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Blue School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Blue School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eagle Grove, IA.
School address
District: Eagle Grove Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190999000636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Blue School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Blue School
Robert Blue School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Eagle Grove, Iowa, enrolling 268 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 59.8% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 268 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (48%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 63 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 268 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Eagle Grove Comm School District also operates Eagle Grove Elementary (435 students) and Eagle Grove High School (329 students) alongside Robert Blue School.
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 Robert Blue School compares
Robert Blue School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 64% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,765
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
44
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 48.1%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Robert Blue School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Grove Comm School District, which includes Robert Blue School.
$11,765
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 50.8%
Federal 14.5%
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 Robert Blue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Grove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Blue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~268 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Blue School
How many students attend Robert Blue School?
Robert Blue School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eagle Grove, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Blue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Blue School is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Blue School?
59.8% of students at Robert Blue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Blue School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Blue School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Eagle Grove, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Blue School?
Robert Blue School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Blue School rank among public schools in Eagle Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Blue School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eagle Grove, 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 Eagle Grove on the city page.
Is Robert Blue School a good school?
Robert Blue School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Eagle Grove Comm School District?
Besides Robert Blue School, Eagle Grove Comm School District also operates Eagle Grove Elementary (435 students) and Eagle Grove High School (329 students). See the Eagle Grove Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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