- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus Junction, IA
Roundy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roundy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190798000397
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roundy Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Columbus Junction · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Roundy Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roundy Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbus Junction, IA.
School address
District: Columbus Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190798000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Roundy Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 190798000397 · Columbus Junction, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 13.2:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus Community High School (220 students)
Roundy Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Roundy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Roundy Elementary School
383 students
- Columbus Commu
Columbus Community High School
220 students
- Columbus Commu 104
Columbus Community Junior High School
104 students
What this shows Roundy Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roundy Elementary School compares
Roundy Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$13,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
White 29.2%
Asian 10.2%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Roundy Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Comm School District reports $13,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roundy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Community High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Community Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roundy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roundy Elementary School
How many students attend Roundy Elementary School?
Roundy Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus Junction, IA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roundy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roundy Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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 Roundy Elementary School?
60.8% of students at Roundy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roundy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roundy Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Columbus Junction, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roundy Elementary School?
Roundy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Roundy Elementary School rank among public schools in Columbus Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Roundy Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbus Junction, 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 Columbus Comm School District?
Besides Roundy Elementary School, Columbus Comm School District also operates Columbus Community High School (220 students) and Columbus Community Junior High School (104 students). See the Columbus Comm School District district page for the complete list.