- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Robert Blue School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 190999000636 · Eagle Grove, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 14.9:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Grove Elementary (435 students)
Robert Blue School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Robert Blue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Grove El
Eagle Grove Elementary
435 students
- Eagle Grove Hi
Eagle Grove High School
329 students
- This school
Robert Blue School
268 students
What this shows Robert Blue School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Blue School compares
Robert Blue 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,600
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
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.
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
District finance for Eagle Grove Comm School District reports $12,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~268 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.