- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iowa City, IA
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Lucas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191470000899
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Lucas Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Lucas Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Lucas Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Robert Lucas Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 191470000899 · Iowa City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 10.2:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Robert Lucas Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Robert Lucas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 245
Robert Lucas Elementary School
245 students
What this shows Robert Lucas Elementary School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Lucas Elementary School compares
Robert Lucas 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Iowa - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$14,290
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Robert Lucas Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Lucas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Lucas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Iowa City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Ernest Horn Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Alexander Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Grant Wood Elementary School
Standard public school
306 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
213 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Lucas Elementary School
How many students attend Robert Lucas Elementary School?
Robert Lucas Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iowa City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Lucas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Lucas Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 35% 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 Robert Lucas Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Robert Lucas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Lucas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Lucas Elementary School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Lucas Elementary School?
Robert Lucas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Lucas Elementary School rank among schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Lucas Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Iowa City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Iowa City on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Robert Lucas Elementary School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.