- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Solon Intermediate held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 192658002254 · Solon, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 19.6:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview Elementary (490 students)
Solon Intermediate held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Solon Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
490 students
- Solon High Sch
Solon High School
471 students
- Solon Middle S
Solon Middle School
320 students
- This school
Solon Intermediate
196 students
What this shows Solon Intermediate reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solon Intermediate compares
Solon Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Solon Comm School District reports $10,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~196 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.