- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockwell City, IA
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
Federal NCES profile for South Central Calhoun Elementary Building, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190002401417
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 299
- students enrolled
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building has class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Central Calhoun Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002401417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 190002401417 · Rockwell City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 12.5:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Central Calhoun Middle School (329 students)
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Central
South Central Calhoun Middle School
329 students
- This school
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
299 students
- South Central
South Central Calhoun High School
284 students
What this shows South Central Calhoun Elementary Building reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central Calhoun Elementary Building compares
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Iowa - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$12,957
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, South Central Calhoun Elementary Building is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for South Central Calhoun Comm School District reports $12,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Central Calhoun Elementary Building Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Calhoun Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Central Calhoun High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Calhoun Elementary Building's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
How many students attend South Central Calhoun Elementary Building?
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockwell City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Calhoun Elementary Building?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Calhoun Elementary Building is 12.5:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 South Central Calhoun Elementary Building?
45.7% of students at South Central Calhoun Elementary Building are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central Calhoun Elementary Building?
The largest demographic group at South Central Calhoun Elementary Building is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Rockwell City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Calhoun Elementary Building?
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in South Central Calhoun Comm School District?
Besides South Central Calhoun Elementary Building, South Central Calhoun Comm School District also operates South Central Calhoun Middle School (329 students) and South Central Calhoun High School (284 students). See the South Central Calhoun Comm School District district page for the complete list.