- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlantic, IA
Schuler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Schuler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190393000412
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schuler Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Atlantic · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Schuler Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schuler Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atlantic, IA.
School address
District: Atlantic Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190393000412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Schuler Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 190393000412 · Atlantic, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 13.7:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Elementary School (554 students)
Schuler Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Schuler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Atlantic High
Atlantic High School
478 students
- Atlantic Middl
Atlantic Middle School
349 students
- This school 206
Schuler Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Schuler Elementary School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schuler Elementary School compares
Schuler 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$12,155
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Schuler Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Atlantic Comm School District reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schuler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atlantic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atlantic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schuler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schuler Elementary School
How many students attend Schuler Elementary School?
Schuler Elementary School has 206 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlantic, IA. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuler Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Schuler Elementary School?
35.0% of students at Schuler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schuler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Schuler Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Atlantic, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schuler Elementary School?
Schuler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schuler Elementary School rank among public schools in Atlantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Schuler Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atlantic, 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 Atlantic Comm School District?
Besides Schuler Elementary School, Atlantic Comm School District also operates Washington Elementary School (554 students), Atlantic High School (478 students), and Atlantic Middle School (349 students). See the Atlantic Comm School District district page for the complete list.