- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spirit Lake, IA
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spirit Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192700001584
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spirit Lake Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Spirit Lake · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spirit Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spirit Lake, IA.
School address
District: Spirit Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192700001584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Spirit Lake Elementary School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 192700001584 · Spirit Lake, IA Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 15.2:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Spirit Lake High School (393 students)
Spirit Lake Elementary School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Spirit Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spirit Lake Elementary School
547 students
- Spirit Lake Hi
Spirit Lake High School
393 students
- Spirit Lake Mi
Spirit Lake Middle School
379 students
What this shows Spirit Lake Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spirit Lake Elementary School compares
Spirit Lake 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,816
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Spirit Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spirit Lake Comm School District reports $11,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spirit Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spirit Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spirit Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spirit Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School?
Spirit Lake Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spirit Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spirit Lake Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Spirit Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spirit Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spirit Lake Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Spirit Lake, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spirit Lake Elementary School?
Spirit Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
How does Spirit Lake Elementary School rank among public schools in Spirit Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spirit Lake, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Spirit Lake Comm School District?
Besides Spirit Lake Elementary School, Spirit Lake Comm School District also operates Spirit Lake High School (393 students) and Spirit Lake Middle School (379 students). See the Spirit Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.