- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
St Ansgar Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 192520001441 · St Ansgar, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 20.3:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: St Ansgar High School (166 students)
St Ansgar Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
St Ansgar Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St Ansgar Elementary School
345 students
- St Ansgar High
St Ansgar High School
166 students
- St Ansgar Midd 132
St Ansgar Middle School
132 students
What this shows St Ansgar Elementary School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Ansgar Elementary School compares
St Ansgar Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,762
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for St Ansgar Comm School District reports $12,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~345 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.