Enrollment
31
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeast Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeast Elementary School
Southeast Elementary School is a small elementary school in Waverly, Iowa, enrolling 31 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.6:1, Southeast Elementary School is leaner than roughly 99% of Iowa schools and 82% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Iowa schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waverly's elementary schools, it stands alongside Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students): Southeast Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.6:1 vs 13.4:1).
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District also operates Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students) and Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students) alongside Southeast Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southeast Elementary School compares
Southeast Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District, which includes Southeast Elementary School.
$12,251
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 51.5%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southeast Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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