Enrollment
308
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sibley, IA
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190001501486
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sibley · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sibley, IA.
School address
District: Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190001501486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sibley, Iowa, enrolling 308 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 390 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District also operates Sibley-Ocheyedan High School (195 students) and Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School (185 students) alongside Sibley Ocheyedan 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 Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School compares
Sibley Ocheyedan 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.7%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Sibley Ocheyedan 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 Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District, which includes Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School.
$13,096
Per student
+2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 49.5%
Federal 11.5%
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 Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley-Ocheyedan High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~308 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
How many students attend Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School?
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sibley, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School?
42.2% of students at Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Sibley, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School?
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School rank among public schools in Sibley?
By Resource Investment Index, Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sibley, 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 Sibley on the city page.
Is Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School a good school?
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. 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 Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District?
Besides Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School, Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District also operates Sibley-Ocheyedan High School (195 students) and Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School (185 students). See the Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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