Enrollment
592
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clive, IA
Shuler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shuler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193051002130
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shuler Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clive · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shuler Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shuler Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clive, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051002130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shuler Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shuler Elementary School
Shuler Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Clive, Iowa, enrolling 592 students.
At 14.4:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.6% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students) and Waukee High School (1,375 students) alongside Shuler 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 Shuler Elementary School compares
Shuler 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 85% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Iowa - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,578
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 79.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Shuler Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukee Comm School District, which includes Shuler Elementary School.
$11,578
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 6.1%
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 Shuler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shuler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shuler Elementary School
How many students attend Shuler Elementary School?
Shuler Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clive, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shuler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shuler Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Shuler Elementary School?
5.6% of students at Shuler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shuler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shuler Elementary School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Clive, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shuler Elementary School?
Shuler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shuler Elementary School rank among public schools in Clive?
By Resource Investment Index, Shuler Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clive, 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 Clive on the city page.
Is Shuler Elementary School a good school?
Shuler Elementary School earns 57/100 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 Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Shuler Elementary School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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