- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shenandoah, IA
Shenandoah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shenandoah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192607001478
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shenandoah Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Shenandoah · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shenandoah Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Shenandoah, IA.
School address
District: Shenandoah Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192607001478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Shenandoah Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 192607001478 · Shenandoah, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12.9:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenandoah High School (300 students)
Shenandoah Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Shenandoah Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shenandoah Elementary School
349 students
- Shenandoah Hig
Shenandoah High School
300 students
- Shenandoah Mid
Shenandoah Middle School
280 students
- Ignite Online
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
211 students
- Logan Preschoo 87
Logan Preschool
87 students
What this shows Shenandoah Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shenandoah Elementary School compares
Shenandoah Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 3% | 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
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% 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
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Iowa - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,867
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Shenandoah Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Shenandoah Comm School District reports $13,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shenandoah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shenandoah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ignite Online & Personalized Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Logan Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shenandoah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 84/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Shenandoah
1 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah Elementary School
How many students attend Shenandoah Elementary School?
Shenandoah Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shenandoah, IA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Shenandoah Elementary School?
35.2% of students at Shenandoah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shenandoah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shenandoah Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Shenandoah, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shenandoah Elementary School?
Shenandoah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Shenandoah Elementary School rank among public schools in Shenandoah?
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Shenandoah, 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 Shenandoah on the city page.
What other schools are in Shenandoah Comm School District?
Besides Shenandoah Elementary School, Shenandoah Comm School District also operates Shenandoah High School (300 students), Shenandoah Middle School (280 students), and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning (211 students). See the Shenandoah Comm School District district page for the complete list.