- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stanton, IA
Stanton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stanton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192724001588
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 145
- students enrolled
Stanton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stanton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192724001588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Stanton Elementary School held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 192724001588 · Stanton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 29:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanton High School (153 students)
Stanton Elementary School held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Stanton Elementary School compares
Stanton 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 96% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$11,876
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
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Stanton Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanton Comm School District reports $11,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton Elementary School
How many students attend Stanton Elementary School?
Stanton Elementary School has 145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stanton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary School is 29:1, which is 96% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanton Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Stanton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stanton Elementary School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Stanton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton Elementary School?
Stanton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Stanton Comm School District?
Besides Stanton Elementary School, Stanton Comm School District also operates Stanton High School (153 students). See the Stanton Comm School District district page for the complete list.