- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 190001501486 · Sibley, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 12.3:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Sibley-Ocheyedan High School (195 students)
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
308 students
- Sibley-Ocheyed
Sibley-Ocheyedan High School
195 students
- Sibley-Ocheyed
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School
185 students
What this shows Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School compares
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,690
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
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.
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
District finance for Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~308 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.