- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Iowa Falls, IA
Rock Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191473000907
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Run Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Iowa Falls · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Run Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Run Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Iowa Falls, IA.
School address
District: Iowa Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191473000907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rock Run Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 191473000907 · Iowa Falls, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 10.1:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa Falls - Alden High School (398 students)
Rock Run Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Rock Run Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa Falls - A
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
398 students
- This school
Rock Run Elementary
292 students
- Pineview Eleme
Pineview Elementary
281 students
- Riverbend Midd
Riverbend Middle School
257 students
What this shows Rock Run Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Run Elementary compares
Rock Run Elementary 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% 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
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,825
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Rock Run Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa Falls Comm School District reports $11,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Run Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls - Alden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Run Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Run Elementary
How many students attend Rock Run Elementary?
Rock Run Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Iowa Falls, IA. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Run Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 36% 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 Rock Run Elementary?
34.4% of students at Rock Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rock Run Elementary is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Iowa Falls, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Run Elementary?
Rock Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Rock Run Elementary rank among public schools in Iowa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Run Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Iowa Falls, 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 Iowa Falls Comm School District?
Besides Rock Run Elementary, Iowa Falls Comm School District also operates Iowa Falls - Alden High School (398 students), Pineview Elementary (281 students), and Riverbend Middle School (257 students). See the Iowa Falls Comm School District district page for the complete list.