- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lacona, IA
Southeast Warren Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Warren Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192685001574
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Warren Intermediate earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 92
- students enrolled
Southeast Warren Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southeast Warren Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192685001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Southeast Warren Intermediate held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 192685001574 · Lacona, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 11.5:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School (276 students)
Southeast Warren Intermediate held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Southeast Warren Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Warr
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School
276 students
- Southeast Warr
Southeast Warren Primary
162 students
- This school 92
Southeast Warren Intermediate
92 students
What this shows Southeast Warren Intermediate reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Warren Intermediate compares
Southeast Warren Intermediate 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Iowa - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Warren Comm School District reports $15,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Warren Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Warren Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Warren Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Warren Intermediate
How many students attend Southeast Warren Intermediate?
Southeast Warren Intermediate has 92 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lacona, IA. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Warren Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Warren Intermediate is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Warren Intermediate?
31.5% of students at Southeast Warren Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Warren Intermediate?
Southeast Warren Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Southeast Warren Comm School District?
Besides Southeast Warren Intermediate, Southeast Warren Comm School District also operates Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School (276 students) and Southeast Warren Primary (162 students). See the Southeast Warren Comm School District district page for the complete list.