- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sergeant Bluff, IA
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192559000726
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sergeant Bluff · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sergeant Bluff, IA.
School address
District: Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192559000726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 192559000726 · Sergeant Bluff, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 14.2:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School (552 students)
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School
552 students
- Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School
400 students
- This school
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School
383 students
- Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School
349 students
What this shows Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School compares
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 20% | 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
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% 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
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,621
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District reports $12,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School
How many students attend Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School?
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sergeant Bluff, IA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School?
29.3% of students at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Sergeant Bluff, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School?
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School rank among public schools in Sergeant Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sergeant Bluff, 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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District?
Besides Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District also operates Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School (552 students), Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School (400 students), and Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School (349 students). See the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District district page for the complete list.