- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Valley, IA
Rock Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192466001414
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Valley Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rock Valley · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rock Valley, IA.
School address
District: Rock Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192466001414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Rock Valley Elementary School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-20.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 192466001414 · Rock Valley, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 10:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Valley High School (242 students)
Rock Valley Elementary School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-20.6%). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Rock Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rock Valley Elementary School
370 students
- Rock Valley Hi
Rock Valley High School
242 students
- Rock Valley Mi
Rock Valley Middle School
195 students
What this shows Rock Valley Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Valley Elementary School compares
Rock Valley Elementary School 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
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
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,017
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Rock Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rock Valley Comm School District reports $12,017 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Rock Valley Elementary School?
Rock Valley Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Valley, IA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Valley Elementary School is 10:1, 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 Valley Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Rock Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Valley Elementary School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Rock Valley, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Valley Elementary School?
Rock Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Rock Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rock Valley, 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 Rock Valley Comm School District?
Besides Rock Valley Elementary School, Rock Valley Comm School District also operates Rock Valley High School (242 students) and Rock Valley Middle School (195 students). See the Rock Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.