Enrollment
345
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Ansgar, IA
St Ansgar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St Ansgar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192520001441
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Ansgar Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in St Ansgar · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St Ansgar Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Ansgar Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in St Ansgar, IA.
School address
District: St Ansgar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192520001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Ansgar Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Ansgar Elementary School
St Ansgar Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in St Ansgar, Iowa, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Iowa schools and 37% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.7% free-meal eligibility runs 46% below the Iowa average.
With 345 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.
Among 365 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
St Ansgar Comm School District also operates St Ansgar High School (166 students) and St Ansgar Middle School (132 students) alongside St Ansgar 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 St Ansgar Elementary School compares
St Ansgar 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Iowa - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,691
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
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, St Ansgar 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 St Ansgar Comm School District, which includes St Ansgar Elementary School.
$12,691
Per student
-1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 39.3%
Federal 7.7%
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 St Ansgar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ansgar High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Ansgar Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Ansgar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~345 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St Ansgar Elementary School
How many students attend St Ansgar Elementary School?
St Ansgar Elementary School has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Ansgar, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ansgar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ansgar Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Ansgar Elementary School?
19.7% of students at St Ansgar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Ansgar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St Ansgar Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in St Ansgar, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Ansgar Elementary School?
St Ansgar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 St Ansgar Elementary School rank among public schools in St Ansgar?
By Resource Investment Index, St Ansgar Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in St Ansgar, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St Ansgar on the city page.
Is St Ansgar Elementary School a good school?
St Ansgar Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 St Ansgar Comm School District?
Besides St Ansgar Elementary School, St Ansgar Comm School District also operates St Ansgar High School (166 students) and St Ansgar Middle School (132 students). See the St Ansgar Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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