Enrollment
206
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schuler Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schuler Elementary School
Schuler Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Atlantic, Iowa, enrolling 206 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.0% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 349 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #324, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Atlantic Comm School District also operates Washington Elementary School (554 students) and Atlantic High School (478 students) alongside Schuler Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Schuler Elementary School compares
Schuler Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atlantic Comm School District, which includes Schuler Elementary School.
$11,731
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 38.1%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Atlantic on the city page.
Is Schuler Elementary School a good school?
Schuler Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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