Enrollment
294
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springville Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springville Elementary School
Springville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Springville, Iowa, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Iowa schools and 17% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #181.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Springville's public schools, it stands alongside Springville Secondary School (184 students): Springville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 10.8:1).
Its district, Springville Comm School District, also runs Springville Secondary School (184 students).
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 Springville Elementary School compares
Springville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,445
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springville Comm School District, which includes Springville Elementary School.
$11,445
Per student
-11%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 41.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Springville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~294 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Springville Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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