- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leon, IA
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190690000300
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Leon · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leon, IA.
School address
District: Central Decatur Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190690000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
South Elementary School held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 190690000300 · Leon, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 10.2:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School (291 students)
South Elementary School held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Decatu
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School
291 students
- This school
South Elementary School
173 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
168 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Iowa - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,664
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, South Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Decatur Comm School District reports $13,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Leon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 35% 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 Elementary School?
64.4% of students at South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Leon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 South Elementary School rank among public schools in Leon?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leon, 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 Central Decatur Comm School District?
Besides South Elementary School, Central Decatur Comm School District also operates Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School (291 students) and North Elementary School (168 students). See the Central Decatur Comm School District district page for the complete list.