- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairbank, IA
Rural Elementary School #4
Federal NCES profile for Rural Elementary School #4, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192976001698
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rural Elementary School #4 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Fairbank · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 17
- students enrolled
Rural Elementary School #4 has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Elementary School #4 ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fairbank, IA.
School address
District: Wapsie Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192976001698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rural Elementary School #4 grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 192976001698 · Fairbank, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapsie Valley High School (273 students)
Rural Elementary School #4 grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Rural Elementary School #4 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapsie Valley
Wapsie Valley High School
273 students
- Fairbank Eleme
Fairbank Elementary School
187 students
- Readlyn Elemen 107
Readlyn Elementary School
107 students
- Rural Elementa 29
Rural Elementary School #1
29 students
- Rural Elementa 24
Rural Elementary School #2
24 students
- This school 17
Rural Elementary School #4
17 students
What this shows Rural Elementary School #4 reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rural Elementary School #4 compares
Rural Elementary School #4 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,103
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Rural Elementary School #4 is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Wapsie Valley Comm School District reports $13,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rural Elementary School #4 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairbank Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Readlyn Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rural Elementary School #1 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rural Elementary School #2 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rural Elementary School #4's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairbank
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rural Elementary School #4
How many students attend Rural Elementary School #4?
Rural Elementary School #4 has 17 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairbank, IA. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Elementary School #4?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Elementary School #4 is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rural Elementary School #4?
The largest demographic group at Rural Elementary School #4 is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Fairbank, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rural Elementary School #4?
Rural Elementary School #4 has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rural Elementary School #4 rank among elementary schools in Fairbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Elementary School #4 ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fairbank, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fairbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Wapsie Valley Comm School District?
Besides Rural Elementary School #4, Wapsie Valley Comm School District also operates Wapsie Valley High School (273 students), Fairbank Elementary School (187 students), and Readlyn Elementary School (107 students). See the Wapsie Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.