- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tama, IA
South Tama County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Tama County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192673001463
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Tama County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 534
- students enrolled
South Tama County Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
South Tama County Elementary School shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 192673001463 · Tama, IA Other · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 13.3:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: South Tama County High School (421 students)
South Tama County Elementary School shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Tama County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Tama County Elementary School
534 students
- South Tama Cou
South Tama County High School
421 students
- South Tama Cou
South Tama County Middle School
413 students
What this shows South Tama County Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Tama County Elementary School compares
South Tama County Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,294
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, South Tama County Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Tama County reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Tama County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tama County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Tama County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Tama County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Tama County Elementary School
How many students attend South Tama County Elementary School?
South Tama County Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tama, IA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tama County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tama County Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Tama County Elementary School?
57.2% of students at South Tama County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Tama County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Tama County Elementary School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Tama, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Tama County Elementary School?
South Tama County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Tama County?
Besides South Tama County Elementary School, South Tama County also operates South Tama County High School (421 students) and South Tama County Middle School (413 students). See the South Tama County district page for the complete list.