Enrollment
196
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Solon, IA
Solon Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Solon Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192658002254
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solon Intermediate earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Solon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Solon Intermediate has class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Solon, IA.
School address
District: Solon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192658002254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solon Intermediate compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solon Intermediate
Solon Intermediate is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Solon, Iowa, enrolling 196 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Iowa schools and 32% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 196 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Solon Comm School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (490 students) and Solon High School (471 students) alongside Solon Intermediate.
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 Solon Intermediate compares
Solon Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 78% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Iowa - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,585
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Solon Intermediate is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Solon Comm School District, which includes Solon Intermediate.
$10,585
Per student
-18%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 7.2%
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 Solon Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solon Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~196 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Solon Intermediate
How many students attend Solon Intermediate?
Solon Intermediate has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Solon, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon Intermediate is 19.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Solon Intermediate?
7.9% of students at Solon Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solon Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Solon Intermediate is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Solon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solon Intermediate?
Solon Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Solon Intermediate rank among public schools in Solon?
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Solon, 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 Solon on the city page.
Is Solon Intermediate a good school?
Solon Intermediate earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Solon Comm School District?
Besides Solon Intermediate, Solon Comm School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (490 students), Solon High School (471 students), and Solon Middle School (320 students). See the Solon Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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