- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waverly, IA
Southeast Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193054001747
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waverly, IA.
School address
District: Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193054001747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Southeast Elementary School held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 193054001747 · Waverly, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 2.6:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students)
Southeast Elementary School held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Southeast Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
737 students
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
681 students
- Margaretta Car 237
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
237 students
- West Cedar Ele 230
West Cedar Elementary School
230 students
- Shell Rock Ele 116
Shell Rock Elementary School
116 students
- This school 31
Southeast Elementary School
31 students
What this shows Southeast Elementary School reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Elementary School compares
Southeast 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 | 2.6:1 | ▼ 82% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.6:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% 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
2.6:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Iowa - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.0%
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
$12,423
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
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 80.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Southeast Elementary School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District reports $12,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaretta Carey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cedar Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shell Rock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Waverly
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Elementary School
How many students attend Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School has 31 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waverly, IA. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary School is 2.6:1, which is 82% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 83% 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 Southeast Elementary School?
26.2% of students at Southeast Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Waverly, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Southeast Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waverly, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waverly on the city page.
What other schools are in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Besides Southeast Elementary School, Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District also operates Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students), Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students), and Margaretta Carey Elementary School (237 students). See the Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District district page for the complete list.