- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sergeant Bluff, IA
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192559001461
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sergeant Bluff · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sergeant Bluff, IA.
School address
District: Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192559001461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 192559001461 · Sergeant Bluff, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 11.3:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School (552 students)
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary 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
- Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School
383 students
- This school
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School
349 students
What this shows Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School compares
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Iowa - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,621
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary 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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School
How many students attend Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School?
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sergeant Bluff, IA. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School is 11.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 28% 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 Primary School?
34.4% of students at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Sergeant Bluff, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School?
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School rank among public schools in Sergeant Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary 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 Elementary School (383 students). See the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District district page for the complete list.