- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ossian, IA
South Winneshiek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Winneshiek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192679001562
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Winneshiek Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 198
- students enrolled
South Winneshiek Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Winneshiek Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192679001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
South Winneshiek Elementary School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 192679001562 · Ossian, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 14.1:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: South Winneshiek High School (205 students)
South Winneshiek Elementary School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Winneshiek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Winneshi
South Winneshiek High School
205 students
- This school
South Winneshiek Elementary School
198 students
- South Winneshi
South Winneshiek Middle School
126 students
What this shows South Winneshiek Elementary School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Winneshiek Elementary School compares
South Winneshiek Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 52% in Iowa - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,368
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, South Winneshiek Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Winneshiek Comm School District reports $13,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Winneshiek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Winneshiek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Winneshiek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Winneshiek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Winneshiek Elementary School
How many students attend South Winneshiek Elementary School?
South Winneshiek Elementary School has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ossian, IA. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Winneshiek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Winneshiek Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Winneshiek Elementary School?
26.2% of students at South Winneshiek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Winneshiek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Winneshiek Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Ossian, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Winneshiek Elementary School?
South Winneshiek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Winneshiek Comm School District?
Besides South Winneshiek Elementary School, South Winneshiek Comm School District also operates South Winneshiek High School (205 students) and South Winneshiek Middle School (126 students). See the South Winneshiek Comm School District district page for the complete list.