- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springville, IA
Springville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192706001586
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springville Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 294
- students enrolled
Springville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Springville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192706001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Springville Elementary School grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 192706001586 · Springville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 17.3:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Springville Secondary School (184 students)
Springville Elementary School grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Springville Elementary School compares
Springville 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Iowa - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,210
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Springville Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springville Comm School District reports $12,210 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springville Secondary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Springville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springville Elementary School
How many students attend Springville Elementary School?
Springville Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springville Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springville Elementary School?
21.7% of students at Springville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springville Elementary School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Springville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springville Elementary School?
Springville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Springville Comm School District?
Besides Springville Elementary School, Springville Comm School District also operates Springville Secondary School (184 students). See the Springville Comm School District district page for the complete list.